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Sharks: The Big Five

September 12 at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. A gripping documentary about five majestic predators studied in African waters, included with museum admission.

Sharks: Survivors of 400 Million Years

Fossil records reveal that sharks have outlived dinosaurs and many other forms of life on earth. Over 500 species roam our oceans today, each one a key player in the health of our seas and climate. They are the architects of balance in marine ecosystems, and without them, the delicate web of ocean life unravels.

Nature Screen Documentary

The Big Five
Five majestic predators that rule the ocean's depths.

Great White

Great White

The apex predator, a formidable hunter that has ruled the oceans for millions of years.

Hammerhead

Hammerhead

Its distinctive head shape gives it a sensory advantage, hunting in coordinated schools.

Tiger Shark

Tiger Shark

Striped and powerful, a versatile hunter that thrives in tropical and subtropical waters.

Bull Shark

Bull Shark

Aggressive and adaptable, it moves freely between salt water and fresh water ecosystems.

Whale Shark

Whale Shark

The gentle giant and largest fish on earth, a filter feeder despite its fearsome size.

Prehistoric Survivors

Prehistoric Survivors

Sharks have outlived dinosaurs for 400 million years, keeping our oceans and climate in balance.

The Ultimate Shark Show

Fossil records dating back 400 million years reveal that sharks have outlived dinosaurs and many other forms of life on earth. This gripping documentary provides viewers with a fresh perspective of these prehistoric predators studied in the deep waters off the coast of Africa, focusing on five of these majestic top predators: great whites, hammerheads, tigers, bulls, and the whale shark. Over 500 species of sharks roam our oceans today, key to the health of our seas and the delicate balance of marine ecosystems.

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