Hawaiian Night Fright (Full Episode) | When Sharks Attack

The Hawaiian Islands are known as a place of beauty and tranquility. But in 2019, a rare shark emerged from the depths, attacking three swimmers in under five months. With only one other recorded attack from this rare shark species in Hawaii’s history, experts consider all clues to find the cause of the brutal attacks. Can they find the answer before this terror awakens again from the deep?
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Hawaiian Night Fright (Full Episode) | When Sharks Attack
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[@BM-if9zn]

If we know fish feed at night why would anyone swim at such times unless it is on a survival swim.

[@daynalynnxo]

Humans are dumb lol I can’t even bring myself to go past my hips in the ocean. Way to many scary stuff in the ocean!

[@hilldwler420]

Darwin awards

[@SelectorMadudu254]

Very true

[@MizzzKitty]

I was thinking the exact same thing when they mentioned the time that they started their swim! Crazy I say, especially dusk!

[@Docta_Tma]

I believe it is human nature to have the "Not me mentality" especially when regarding a very rare chance of the event occurring. So basically Darwin Awards like @hilldwler420 said. 😂

[@robertcharpentier6852]

I lived in Hawaii for 37 years. I moved to NorCal 16 years ago. One day in Hawaii when I lived there I went to a popular swimming beach at Hanauma Bay on Oahu. and while swimming beyond the coral reef in the bay (I was STUPID when I was young) I looked beneath me and to my horror and surprise a monstrous Tiger shark was swimming directly under me about 15 feet or so below. I closed my eyes and prayed as I swam back to the reef. I survived but never again swam beyond the reef!

[@SandraNelson063]

It's utterly daft to swim at night! I know that, and I only swim in a pool. Very big, hungry, toothy things like to feed at night.

[@deaconsmom2000]

Or in this case, a little hungry, toothy thing. :D Good point though.

[@nessunodorme3888]

Even worse, most sharks like to hunt just around sundown and just around sunrise. Swimming alone in sharks' hunting grounds _at night_ for hours on end, constantly transmittingn their presence and other useful information to sharks focused attacking an eating something! In the case of tiger sharks, as they mention, that could be literally anything. I'm turning this off. It's hard to listen to numbskulls like these people!

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

probably because it's Hawaii and they don't wan't the sun damage of swimming in the day, even with waterproof sunscreen swimming for that amount of time including the fact that the water reflects the sun rays they would be sick from sunstroke, dehydrated and sunburned if they swam a channel in the daylight.

[@vaneh6982]

Im a fisherman and area between those island we call the sattle..when paired up with access to very deep water, it is a prime location to hunt large predatory fish..i would not be swimming in that type of area in the ocean with shark..no chance..very uneducated of them to organize a tournament swim in prime big predator area like that..lucky that guy didnt run into a real bigger predator instead of cookie cutter shark

[@hilldwler420]

The crew can’t see the shark if it comes from underneath you.. something to think about.

[@MaidMirawyn]

“We’re using as little light as possible. The crew will let us know if anything bad is in the water with us.” Not a good plan…

[@Wayne-cj7fn]

Being an Australian, having had a number of encounters with a cpl different types of Sharks, Great Whites, Tigers, Oceanic Whites, Grey Reef sharks, etc. The commonality in everything that we can put together, and yes that is inclusive of Marine Bio's. The one thing that is going on ALL the time is 'OVER FISHING'. A subject that never comes up in these specials that "look for a cause". "Over Fishing" is common ALL over the world but is becoming worse now, put that with more people in the water, especially in the danger times in the water and we think that it's a valid assertion.

[@IcarusLhooq-bc7uq]

Yeha bit people wathc sharks and wathcing sells ads

[@JamieJones-gh7kp]

I love your comment how true that is

[@ryanblanchard2508]

Swimming in deep open water after sunset. Did anyone object to this plan? 🤡s 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@MaidMirawyn]

This seems like a very foolish plan from beginning to end. Glad no one was hurt worse.

[@70stunes71]

If you weren't in the water, you wouldn't be considered tasty 😂😂😂

[@KJO415]

Huuummmmm, Human, Yum Yum😂 J/K.😂

[@iannecrawford]

Stupidity is the best description 😅😅😅😂😂

[@touchofgrey5372]

I'll never understand why people swim in the ocean at night; It's bad enough during the day but at least there is more visibility. Plus all the other poisonous, venomous creatures.

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

probably because it's Hawaii and they don't wan't the sun damage of swimming in the day, even with waterproof sunscreen swimming for that amount of time including the fact that the water reflects the sun rays they would be sick from sunstroke, dehydrated and sunburned if they swam a channel in the daylight.

[@touchofgrey5372]

@@mentalasylumescapee6389 I think your username is a good choice for you; no offense intended!

[@glockdude5472]

@@mentalasylumescapee6389sounds like the best option is to not swim the ocean. Crazy to swim at night and risk being eaten just to dodge a sunburn.

[@noahtek1101]

If you swim in the ocean at night then you have a death wish.

[@ryanblanchard2508]

He’s lucky the shark didn’t take his balls off.

[@daynalynnxo]

Free vasectomy 😅

[@BSC32309]

Lol

[@evangelostzonis6383]

Hiiiihooooo haaaa HAAAA 😂😄😂😆

[@cory_hugs7850]

That last attack was close 🍒

[@janebond8342]

but who needs those. There's something just as close, long and dangling that would make a nice dinner

[@johnshields6852]

Many creatures feed at night, anything in the ocean is fair game

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Exactly. If I get the munchies at 3 AM and anyone in the vicinity of my kitchen is fair game.

[@noahtek1101]

@@grahamstrouse1165 It’s a shark. They don’t discriminate. If you’re made of meat and swimming then you’re on the menu.

[@crazyabout1327]

It sounds really arrogant when they say "We need to get to the bottom of this, so we can continue play in the ocean". Like they're talking about some serial killer with a motive who planned the perfect kill. Sharks are sharks. They are predators, they are looking for food. This is how they survive. End of story. They are not made to co-habitate with humans, they don't need a motive or to be provoked when attacking. They don't plan the attack, it's just basic instinct. And the ocean is their territory, playground if you will. When we, humans, enter the ocean, we have to keep in mind that we are just guests and that there a lot of creatures out there that we need to be cautious of. Also, swimming at night is a really dumb idea. The ocean is dangerous as it is in daylight. Why risking even more swimming at night...

[@VishusVenom]

Really great insight, from your mom’s basement. I’d recommend though.. maybe coming out into the sunlight sometime and taking a few risks. I know as an incel it can be scary, but it’s worth it kid.

[@crazyabout1327]

@VishusVenom We, humans, are one of the easiest prey in the ocean. Swimming at night makes us even more vulnerable. I don't mind taking a few risks when I know the reward will be worth it. Risking my life and my well-being just for a night swim in the ocean is a risk I consider unworthy. But you do you, mate. Best of luck to you

[@VishusVenom]

@@crazyabout1327 Shopping on temu instead of Amazon isn’t really a risk, mate. I stand by my advice. Get out once in a while.

[@noahtek1101]

@@VishusVenom Being brave and stupid are two different things. It’s not brave to put yourself in danger on purpose when it’s unnecessary.

[@jessiemorrell9438]

Stop vilifying these animals and understand that human activity is making it harder for them to survive. And if you go into their habitat don’t be surprised if you get attacked

[@marktravis793]

Bet

[@rhiannon14982]

Pretty dramatic narration at times. I feel like Nat Geo should be on better form than other documentary makers. They spoke about bull sharks while showing a sand tiger. But it's cool they did a show about a different kind of shark for once.

[@robdiesel2876]

They also spoke of tiger sharks, showing a sand tiger, but really meaning a regular tiger shark. I know this because they named sea turtles and tractor tires as prey items. I'm not impressed with this doc.

[@anthonymatthews3698]

@@robdiesel2876it had shades of a History Channel production.

[@sulli474]

What's behind the attack??? They're sharks lol

[@user-mz8zu6np9g]

Swimming at night in open water is nuts. There's no mystery.

[@noahtek1101]

Right? Common sense to NOT do that.

[@taylorpresley4604]

I live in Kihei Maui Hawaii and we have the highest shark attacks in the state but I don't think any of the attacks happened at night. I don't swim in the Pacific due to the shark attacks and a high bacteria rate. If you come here please be careful, not only sharks but of the waves too. It is sad when people come here to have a great time and they end up in a body bag before leaving.

[@laurentdelphin7961]

A great documentary. Thank you NG ! More about (scientific..) shark documenaries are welcome !

[@Badger705]

It's their world Not ours. You step into their world don't be surprised at the possible consequences

[@Despond]

Thanks for the original comment.

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

After listening to the various hypotheses, I don't believe it was a single event that caused the increase in attacks, but an amalgamation of all the theories.

[@lisameyer7757]

Maybe you should call it a feeding instead of an attack??? Why do humans act like swimming in the ocean is playing like we are in a pool??? I don't get the entitlement. The ociean is where these creatures live and find their food. What do these people think the naturral world is? You are swimming in the ocean at night!!! Think about it...

[@Melsincatuation]

LOL!!!! "HEY ERIC..So wow.u survived a shark attack?" .Eric" yeah ....a.big bad COOKIE cutter shark!"! Lol

[@lui35398]

darwin working

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

This is making me want to get me some chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk. 🍪

[@araceliharder2408]

Amazing swimmers. Stay safe guys. Love love this channel. Thank u for sharing.

[@mikekelly6023]

Hilarious, the cause is a mystery LOL How bout swimming at night ? Sherlock Holmes I’m not just very common sense guy 😂

[@prettisessor1355]

It's terrible these people got attacked but I have to say those cookie cutter sharks are adorable 💖

[@junbalite]

Amazing place sending support to your video

[@Sonworshipper]

This is absolutely the most insane thing I’ve seen in a while. I’m convinced that these people _want_ to die

[@loyaldogpublishingllc915]

You cant go swimming at night! Everyone knows this....

[@user-ob4cc1jl5h]

Why would you Swim at night and all kind of sharks look for food at night time!

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

probably because it's Hawaii and they don't wan't the sun damage of swimming in the day, even with waterproof sunscreen swimming for that amount of time including the fact that the water reflects the sun rays they would be sick from sunstroke, dehydrated and sunburned if they swam a channel in the daylight.

[@tonistreeter64]

i love sharks so much

[@daviddesousa3178]

As soon as I saw the first swimmers circle gash I thought of the cookie cutter shark

[@YampaYak-vd1xo]

It's a pretty unique bite. Not too hard to recognize

[@kunkmiceter]

Smart people don't swim in the ocean at night. Just saying 😅

[@MrSuperbia]

Swimming at night for hours and then even pausing to "feed" is just crazy.

[@Docta_Tma]

Ocean's 7 woulda been more clever it were named for the seven islands created in 2007, not 2008 but very impressive for someone to acheive that much distance. I'd never swim that far out, seems like you're asking for an attack.

[@TA-to7kt]

WTF swims in open water at night?! I mean, c'mon! You're seriously tempting fate.

[@Frazzled_Chameleon]

The moment I saw the injury, I knew it was a cookie-cutter shark.

[@MACHETICO7]

Beautiful

[@user-mw7jl9nx7q]

Crazy

[@TheDENTAGE]

Maybe these swimmers are going for the Darwin award?

[@loyaldogpublishingllc915]

If they hit the femoral artery , your done

[@deannatrendel5296]

Another episode of stupid is as stupid does 😮

[@susanafernandes530]

❤ If we, Humankind, have, by same away and by some how, the hand of God on us, then sharks, are among God's best creations ❤ (I'm agnostic) ❤

[@greatnessismagnificent]

Official 💯

[@notsure64]

Here's an idea: why not skip it? the ocean is dangerous! There are fish there that eat people. Just stay out? What is wrong with these people?

[@kimberlywilliams7543]

These people of Forrest Gump swimming champions that love to be fed upon by Cookie Cutter Sharks.

[@lullubelljingles9567]

Let's swim in the dark at feeding time. What Could Go Wrong!

[@damaslpressath]

...and how could they think about the bioluminiscens when thos lights from the kayakers and boats are much more intense?.....to make the film more myterious... :))))

[@AllieThePrettyGator]

Ive heard about Cookie Cutter Sharks.

[@SandraNelson063]

The Greenland shark. Found a lot further north.

[@cyndisanimaladventures6370]

Also you nay recognize an actor from a certain episode of Supernatural.

[@AnimalWorldWelcome]

Sharks very good

[@zjzjbigfishcatches7740]

You control the waters ta right! 😂 I see 👀 that old cookie cutter shark 🦈 got some of that meat from your gut 😂. Breaking boundaries in their world 🌎 😂. Z 🐟🌊🎣👑

[@pattiburkholder8448]

Cookie cutter a recent development? I think not. I've known about cookie cutters for many many years and not just their attacks on whales, sharks or other big prey. Do yourselves a favor don't swim at night above where they live and you'll be fine

[@YampaYak-vd1xo]

I think them attacking humans is recent is what they meant. Obviously an animal that took millions of years to evolve isn't a recent development

[@marcpadilla1094]

Isnt the danger what its all about. Its always about the danger. Crazy.

[@arcticgoddess]

Swimming in the open ocean of the Pacific at night. For some, a fun way to stay in shape, for many of us, an unimaginable horror..

[@lelikbolek1362]

What makes me swim at night in the ocean, knowing that the sharks are lurking there too? Nothing, I guess.

[@cnlights2]

Ppl also put of an electric current. It's what keeps everything going. And why swim at night in the middle of, essentially, a bait ball??

[@JohnWick54935]

Swimming at night - I’m horrified 😮

[@user-er8kz2jg6o]

How do they account for people that disappeared?

[@gracieallinger9731]

It was actually a tiger shark they were talking about while showing a sand tiger

[@sunflwrsummers8859]

you can’t get attacked by a shark if you don’t put yourself in a situation that could get you attacked by a shark

[@kirokiro9508]

A real hero😅😅

[@keelyjohnson462]

616 fewer pray sources because of habitat loss climate change and overfishing so we have to restock and clean the air land and water to protect the food

[@kieranhart5776]

Most fish feed at night. Sharks feed when they are hungry, day or night.

[@IcarusLhooq-bc7uq]

I know . Lest dive in at night.

[@jennahinman2815]

My first thought was a cookie cutter shark because of the shape and size of it.

[@feingetarntesfischfilet4841]

Would they be surprised to be mauled by a Tiger If they hiked through a jungle❓🤪 As soon as you enter the water, you're on the menu. ✅

[@amyeastman8764]

What could go wrong?

[@OliverClark-fg3ey]

😍

[@hilarycraig5360]

Why would the swim be at night? That is not a good idea right?

[@duncanbauer7309]

WHY?

[@KJO415]

Question ❓ Aren't all Shark's Predatory Shark's??

[@nickjones8596]

Im confused as to why this swim took place at sunset???

[@michpratt1]

As soon as he said he was swimming a channel at night and saw the wound was round, I thought Cookie cutter shark. Their bites are brutal and sometimes they get you many times before you can escape. I only learned of these little guys within the last 6 months and was horrified.

[@ppatel8774]

I’ll just stay on land thankyou

[@taylormercedes]

so they didnt feel the shark push up on him?

[@anoncanon1100]

JAWZ!!!

[@LilacSnowBun]

Note to self - do not swim in glowing ocean water

[@kris4897]

23:50 why all those experts have always to find an excuse to sharks attacks ? cookiecutter sharks may have bitten by mistake but meat is meat, they probably don't care if it's a human meat, dolphin meat or squid. Coyote peterson should try.

[@Thelastchangeling]

They should have shut it down as soon as the first person got attacked. Those people are dangling in the ocean like perfect bait for sharks, splashing around in low visibility water at night. It’s the sharks natural habitat, learn to respectfully navigate it. Clearly this isn’t it.

[@sudonymh]

So...three people either spearfished or fed ocean wildlife, and that's what did it, eh? Spearfishing and feeding have never happened before? Ok. If you say so.

[@street_Cat2023]

👍👍👍

[@MatthewSmith-mz7zo]

It's rare lol 3 attacks in one year

[@volcommermaid12]

I'm shocked more victims aren't out there night swimmers seems like they are asking for it honestly

[@johannamcfarland3602]

Why would you swim? Sharks, current, the worst time? Stay safe. Scary as heck.

[@marcowanke5457]

Robert Marc lehmann!!! Cookie cutter shark

[@houseofmods2104]

Cookie shark bites me... it better run

[@Tom-lm6sg]

I would think Nat Geo wild would have a better editorial review on their programs. 21:49 has a scientist talking about how mahi mahi also have cookie cutter bite marks and then Nat Geo wild proceeds to show a cookie cutter bite mark on a yellowfin tuna. And no where in the scenes did they show a mahi mahi. I'm losing faith in what was once a very informative production.

[@Best_Pickle_Ever]

Let’s go swim in one of the most dangerous waters in the world oh, and there Shark infested sounds perfectly fine to me h,and we’re swimming at night.

[@YampaYak-vd1xo]

Ya that's crazy. I'd be so freaked out

[@tanchauee1165]

The way they discribe heard like cookie cutter mark.

[@mtb4l673]

Makos do attack people

[@annafowler8030]

The New Jersy Shark attacks happened in 1917, not 1919.

[@candyvitvitska2748]

Ok that was stupid,.. if I hear that there's sharks in those waters I wouldn't swim... What's wrong with you? 6:48

[@capitanbrulote9052]

😖😖

[@damaslpressath]

strange, showing Eric with its typicall cookie cutter squaliform/shark bite and not name it and showing pictures from a Maco shark is confusing....and sure more to people who just know the more comon or typical sharks or Carcharhiniformes.....ahhh ok, they made it for making like a more myterious story for that film... :)))

[@jamesbach3535]

Worse time to swim people. Dusk and early morning. It’s no wonder your getting bit

[@YampaYak-vd1xo]

Nighttime is probably worst. Fortunately most people don't swim at night

[@johntimlin6664]

That look like a cookie cutter shark and u shouldn't swim at night when sharks a more active

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

there's a bigger reason they didn't swim in the day, the word starts with "s" and ends in "n" and has a "u" in the middle, you should be able to figure it out.