Shark Bites

Steve Backshall meets a super-speedy shark. Reaching speeds of 50kph, the mako is the fastest shark in the sea. Steve snorkels with marko sharks off the coast of San Diego in California before getting under their skin in his shark lab.

Steve Backshall meets the great white shark, one of the greatest hunters on the planet. Steve dives with them in the open ocean, revealing clever camouflage, and heads into his shark lab to take a closer look at their terrific teeth.

Steve Backshall meets the whale shark, both the largest shark and the largest fish in the world. Steve dives with this gargantuan shark off the coast of Mozambique in Africa and reveals their somewhat surprising diet.

Steve Backshall meets the ragged tooth shark with its mouth that's overflowing with terrifying teeth. Steve heads out on a dive after dark to see these fearsome fangs for himself, before revealing their sinister secret in his shark lab.

Steve Backshall comes face to face with the tiger shark. Diving with them in the warm waters of the Bahamas, Steve soon discovers they'll use their mouths to investigate potential food.

Steve Backshall meets the hammerhead shark, a shark with some seriously super senses. He heads to his shark lab to reveal how their bizarrely shaped head allows them to detect electrical fields given off by their prey.