Shark Files

Shark Files is an independent narrative podcast telling the true stories of when shark and human lives collide - shark attacks, shipwrecks, miraculous rescues, recovery from PTSD, ecological breakdown, military experiments, and much, much more. Each episode dives into a dramatic shark encounter - some modern, some historical - and uses it as a focal point to explore shark species like great white, bull and tiger sharks, to discuss marine ecology and biology, media reaction, shark mitigation like shark nets, and many other big themes and issues. For more, visit - ⁠www.thesharkfiles.com

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Shark Files episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Shark Files for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Shark Files episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Episode 4 - Perseverance

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09/11/21 • 22 min

'An unprecedented encounter in the icy waters of the South Pacific brutally interrupts a snorkeling expedition. Stranded on the remote Campbell Island, a desperate rescue mission gets underway.'

Perseverance tells the story of Mike Fraser's sub-Antarctic shark encounter and the ensuing rescue mission on New Zealand's Campbell Island.

Shark Files is an independent podcast telling the true stories of when shark and human lives collide - shark attacks, shipwrecks, miraculous rescues, recovery from PTSD, ecological breakdown, military experiments, and much, much more. For more information on today's episode, more episodes from Season 1, and other sharky content, visit www.thesharkfiles.com

Episode 10 - A Bathing Accident

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11/27/21 • 27 min

'A record capture off the Mediterranean island of Malta stirs memories of an unsettling disappearance that occurred decades earlier.'

A Bathing Accident tells the story of Maltese fisherman Alfredo Cutajar's claim of catching the biggest ever great white shark in 1987, and the 1956 disappearance of British teacher Jack Smedley in St. Thomas Bay, Malta.

Episode 9 - USS Indianapolis

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11/13/21 • 30 min

'As the Second World War rages in the Pacific, a band of naval brothers find themselves adrift with little hope of rescue, in waters brimming with danger...'

Guest writer, historian Stephen Bance, examines the delivery of the Atomic Bomb that ended WWII and the subsequent sinking of the USS Indianapolis, which would become the worst sea disaster, as well as the worst mass shark attack, in US Naval History.

Episode 8 - Kingdom of The Dead

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10/30/21 • 37 min

'After another body washes up on the shores of South Africa’s Gansbaai, it seems a disturbing change is underway in the waters of the great white shark capital of the world.'

Kingdom of The Dead tells the story of the hunting of sharks in the Western Cape by a pair of orcas, Port and Starboard, and the other threats facing South Africa's iconic marine predator and the shark cage diving industry it sustains.

Episode 7 - The Red Sea (Part 2)

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10/16/21 • 32 min

'Following a series of shark attacks at Red Sea holiday resorts, the authorities claim to have caught the pair responsible. Though uncertainties remain, with the promise of a busy weekend ahead, it's decided to reopen the beaches to tourists.'

The Red Sea, Part 2 tells the story of a team of investigators attempting to explain a spate of shark attacks in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh.

Episode 6 - The Red Sea (Part 1)

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10/09/21 • 26 min

'Over 24 hours, Egypt is rocked by a sudden spate of shark attacks on holidaymakers at the beach resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh. With the authorities struggling to find an explanation, fear threatens to ruin the city's booming international tourist trade.'

The Red Sea, Part 1 tells the story of a perplexing spate of shark attacks on tourists at the beach resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Episode 5 - White Lightning

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09/25/21 • 32 min

'With the world watching on, an international surfing competition takes a dramatic turn for the worse and all of a sudden winning or losing becomes the last thing on anyone’s mind.'

White Lightning tells the story of Australian surfer Mick Fanning and his great white shark encounter at a 2015 World Surf League final at J-Bay.

Episode 3 - Australia Day

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08/28/21 • 23 min

'It's Australia Day in Sydney and a sailing party stops into Sugarloaf Bay. As they forage for a lunchtime picnic, their holiday celebrations come to a sudden, terrible end.'

Australia Day tells the story of the 1963 shark attack on Sydney actress Marcia Hathaway in Middle Harbour

Episode 2 - Sunset Cliffs

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08/14/21 • 26 min

'A gruesome discovery in the surf off Sunset Cliffs seems like an open and shut case. But as the San Diego coroner's office digs a bit deeper, more unsettling possibilities begin to surface...'

Sunset Cliffs tells the story of the mysterious death of Michelle von Emster in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

Episode 1 - The Reef

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07/24/21 • 22 min

'When a prawn trawler sinks in the Coral Sea, its crew must make a journey to the safety of Lodestone Reef, but it soon becomes apparent that they are being watched...'

The Reef tells the story of Ray Boundy, a tiger shark and the 1983 sinking of the New Venture off Townsville, Australia.

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How many episodes does Shark Files have?

Shark Files currently has 10 episodes available.

What topics does Shark Files cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Shark Files?

The episode title 'Episode 10 - A Bathing Accident' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Shark Files?

The average episode length on Shark Files is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Shark Files released?

Episodes of Shark Files are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Shark Files?

The first episode of Shark Files was released on Jul 24, 2021.

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