Shark Week: 20th Anniversary
Author: Will Lyman
Features:
- DVD's - 4
- Episodes - 14
Format: Box set
PartNumber: DIS4016DVD
Release Date: 10-07-2007
Details: Lurking silently beneath the ocean's surface is one of nature's most terrifying creatures -- a powerful predator who can rip its prey apart in a matter of seconds! Now experience actual shark attacks and rescues captured on film. Learn why these attacks are increasing at an alarming rate and see the awe-inspiring lengths sharks will go to when they're after prey. Swim with this misunderstood marvel in the world's most beautiful places, and discover the shark's secrets as we peer into its home in the sea's dark depths. Go shark hunting with the man whose legendary adventures may have inspired the infamous character Quint from Jaws, the movie that has scared millions out of the ocean. Explore the science, myths and mystery of this fearsome predator in 14 favourite Discovery Channel programs from SHARK WEEK -- the series that has been exciting and intriguing fans for 20 years. Shark Attack Rescuers Experience real-life shark attack rescues on some of the most popular and dangerous beaches around the world. Shark Attack Survivors Find out why sharks are attacking people around the globe in great numbers, and learn the best ways to survive an attack. Anatomy of a Shark Bite Through dramatic footage and interviews, explore why and how sharks bite, and how different breeds of sharks react to different situations. Prehistoric Sharks Learn how Earth's ancient oceans were ruled by a mega-shark as big as a Greyhound bus -- nicknamed Megatooth. Future Shark Get a glimpse of the revealing, startling behaviour of sharks as never seen before. Bull Shark: The World's Deadliest Shark Witness a bull shark ripping a large ray in half, and meet the fisherman who lost a leg to a bull shark and lived to tell the tale. Jaws of the Pacific For the first time, follow the great white shark on its long migration across the Pacific...from the hunting grounds in Northern California to Mexico and on to Hawaii. Sharks in a Desert Sea Join us as we search for and swim with the whale shark, the white-tip reef shark and the Galapagos shark off Mexico's western coastline. Air Jaws: Sharks of South Africa Great white sharks, the world's most notorious predators, hurtle their enormous 2,000-pound bodies into the air for spectacular aerial attacks. Air Jaws II: Even Higher Travel to Australia and see if one of Hollywood's top special effects experts can encourage sharks to fly. American Shark Take a journey from Maine to Alaska and spend time with people who have barely escaped terrifying shark encounters. Shark Rebellion An international team of scientists hunt for clues along the city of Recife's golden coastline in Brazil to unravel the mystery of its famous "shark rebellion." Shark Hunter: Chasing the Great White This is the story of Frank "Monster Man" Mundus, a legendary great white shark hunter whose real-life stories may have inspired Jaws' infamous Quint. Shark Bite! Surviving Great Whites Catch up with actual shark attack survivors and discover how the encounters have affected their lives.
UPC: 014381401622
EAN: 0014381401622
Model: DIS4016DVD
Languages: English
Binding: DVD
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood