Shark Strike: Tranquility to Terror (Full Episode) | When Sharks Attack

The Abaco Islands in the Bahamas are a remote island escape, known as the boating capitol of the world. But in 2018, tranquility turned to terror with three shark attacks strike in just thirty-nine days.
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[@endoraismygma]

I love the absolute common sense of the locals. Sharks are in there, people are getting bitten, imma stay out the water. Bravo

[@paulbruney1072]

You don’t have to stay out of the water but it’s good to know your surroundings!

[@jessestewart169]

Smart locals

[@kieranhart5776]

Imma?

[@Al-Rudigor]

​@@kieranhart5776I am going to

[@GhettoMuva]

@@paulbruney1072you are the one with no common sense. 😂.

[@eaglesfight]

I'm terrified of sharks, but I like watching videos about them.

[@YayaRosse]

i never bored watching nature wild animals anything of this kind...

[@annanardo2358]

Humans are overfishing the oceans, causing the sharks to get more and more aggressive. The human and the shark hunting in the same place at the same time.

[@kugi123]

as a person from The Bahamas, the intro is so dramatic. I also love it

[@Sheila612Miller]

What a great life u live. I wish lol. I love the Bahamas( only been there once on a high school trip on a cruise) I loved it I can’t imagine being from there you are sooooo lucky.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

I agree. It's like hitting the birth lottery. I'd love to live somewhere like that. I have a friend who has spent the last 25 years living at a resort in Cancun. What a life !!

[@candilynnn]

A big thing is the increase in people feeding them. All these tourist places have shark feeding dives or "shows" or just dumping leftovers off docks or boats. Sharks have already shown to be been shown to be conditioned just like dogs or other animals to associate certain things with food so if they have received food from a being in a swimsuit or dive suit a number of times they may get used to a waving hand in the water meaning food and go for it even if there is no treat.

[@nessunodorme3888]

Absolutely, I agree, these shark feeding shows encourage sharks to associate people with food at the same time no reason to fear us either. This kind of learning doesn't require anything like the intelligenceof dog! Paramecia, single celled animals, respond the same way. The infamous Sharm al Sheikh attacks on Russian tourists seem connected to this kind of idiotic (human) behavior.

[@petergraham5231]

As a biologist, I can tell you that sharks will eat anything they can. Just like any other hungry wild predator. People like project emotion onto wild animals. They also like to say that “we’re the problem” I’m a attempt to trick your mind into thinking humans control the situation.

[@JohnnysCafe_]

Kate got a bite from a nurse shark ,hardly a shark attack, more like a cheeky fish bite.

[@Ryuzaki-JongUn]

"Your next Carribbean vacation, COULD be your LAST" I love Nat Geo writers so much 😂😁

[@Best_Pickle_Ever]

Oh, look there’s a shark let’s stay in the water! Like DONT be surprised if it attacks you!😂😂😂

[@markharley237]

Can you imagine going into the water to hunt fish only to be hunted by fish

[@wastedpotato4555]

I dont have to worry about it in the Bahamas. There's enough sharks off the coast here in Australia 😂

[@delaniecairrao4783]

there’s no way to determine the reason of a shark attack. it’s always a perfect storm of conditions just like any other accident

[@deejaylee01]

Theres always factors why it happen.. just being in the water is the first Factor 50/50 chance I’ll say.. then then feeding turtles puts it up to 80/20 I believe.. if not higher

[@rottweilerfun9520]

There are reasons. Your assumption is wrong.

[@stevo3938]

Accident… No

[@craigieplaysstuff]

Just use sharkbanz shark deterrent device it's scientifically proven to prevent shark attacks

[@JagoHua]

Had it coming all day 🙈

[@carmenwithoutborders]

Please never feed wildlife, especially sea turtles. Nat Geo, please do a better job of educating people about this.

[@awkwardautistic]

I don't think anyone will want to feed the turtles after watching this lol

[@Eleaseerikson]

Great video NAT

[@user-ch5rs1nc3j]

I recommend viewers compare how caring scientists approach sharks in their habitat and how beach goers approach sharks…the difference is respect for the natural world and its unique intelligence. The ocean is not a swimming pool, its a complex ecosystem.

[@TheDuk00]

Animal fights remind us of the brutal reality of survival in the wild.

[@erinburch5289]

So educational! Thank you for informing everyone about these misunderstood creatures. We need them to survive. ❤

[@buzz5969]

Who woulda thought feeding turtles in an ocean would attract sharks that feed on turtles😅😂. DARWIN AWARD WINNERS! 🏆

[@nessunodorme3888]

You have to get killed before you're old enough to procreate for it to have an effect on evolution. _But_ that said, it does seem stupid to chum the waist deep water you're standing in! You have to harass a nurse shark before they'll bite but I guess it's also possible to invite one to have a taste!

[@tuck195]

Fr these are the type of people that get other people killed

[@miserablemike.]

😂🤣👏👍

[@maxgarcia1220]

AT DAWN 😅

[@user-ul8ju4iy3f]

백상아리 ​@@tuck195

[@scaredy-cat]

Sharks bite, always have, always will

[@deejaylee01]

If a shark comes into shore it’s normally looking for food. It swimming around close means it’s sizing up its feed.. if eatable or not.. the fact they were feeding Turtles puts the chances up, of being bitten if a Shark is Present

[@TheMattC9999]

24:40 the shark covered in "bite marks" is actually covered in propeller strike scars. Wow.......

[@paulbruney1072]

It definitely looks more like prop marks. Getting too close to people feeding them without turning the motor off

[@GROBARIsaJUGA69]

No, it survived orca attack

[@yingsureesatitsupamart6683]

@@GROBARIsaJUGA69how is an orca whale there? 😂😂

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@GROBARIsaJUGA69 , Sharks don't survive Orca attacks. They're easy food for an Orca. Now and then some large whales might survive ,even that's not common. Orcas have a lot of stamina , and high intelligence.

[@shelly3107]

So intrigued by sharks I want to know everything there is to know and learn, 💜💜

[@markmiller602]

Hi

[@rottweilerfun9520]

Shark Bytes is a really good channel run by a Marine Biologist who specializes in Sharks. It's a great channel , check it out. I think that you'll like it.

[@paulbruney1072]

It’s also a fact that you don’t feed turtles with sharks around. Yes people in general are too complacent

[@Justicia007]

Agree and I think it also matters that locals are not on vacation so they're working or going about their business. People on vacation are recreating in the water.... Makes sense that they would be bitten more often.

[@floridaliving4755]

Very interesting about sharks. I'm a floridan, so we see sharks sometimes.

[@TheEccentricPoet]

I love the "at the end of the day, it's a wild animal, not your buddy" message, because while I love Hawaii's @OceanRamseySharks lady, a marine biologist and conservationist, and her effort to make the public not see the shark as a perpetual bloodthirsty bad guy (to quell further unnecessary killing of an already in troubled species in their dwindling numbers, as they are actually important to the ecosystem of the oceans), I worry she overdoes it and makes it seem like sharks are sweet and fluffy bunnies that shouldn't be feared in their habitats. That's not right either. The animal should be respected for the wild animal it is.

[@opticalmixing23]

sharks are adapting to inflation

[@evangelostzonis6383]

223miles....from the Florida's coast....!!!!!!!!!he wanted to say 23 miles 😂😂😂

[@luisfrps]

People think sharks are also on vacation...

[@paulbruney1072]

You’re spear fishing with sharks in the water. That’s where I made a mistake, I was picking up Konchs while snorkeling alone. Not a great idea. Luckily the Blacktip didn’t persist.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

That's a really nice catamaran that Wills Dad owns. Great fishing platform.

[@SelectorMadudu254]

We should always be cautious when swimming in large water bodies infested with predators💯

[@gimmethedetails7209]

@0:01 "That sharks of the Abaco Islands are fast, agile, AND powerful." Other sharks: Slow, fat, and weak? In 2018 a high school friend of mine lost his daughter to a few tiger sharks off Rose Island in the Bahamas.....terrible tragedy.

[@SP-io7lj]

Right? That description was kind of funny!

[@awkwardautistic]

Fat is the not the opposite of agile. More like clumsy

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

That was a horrible attack. 3 tiger sharks...she never had a chance. May she rest in peace. I hope her mother is doing much better now.

[@gimmethedetails7209]

@@lydiamcpherson7925 Kami is doing as well as she can be under the circumstances. 6 years later. They do have a celebration of life dinners in her memory every year on her (Jordan's) birthday

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

That is a wonderful way to remember her. I'm sure the whole family miss her terribly. I felt terrible for Kami and what she witnessed with poor Jordan.

[@BattleSmash666]

"Hey! What about a fish with the head of a dinosaur?" - Nature

[@georgecarberry9222]

Sharks being fed by people is simply asking for terrible incidents to happen. Sharks are more intelligent than people think & have good memories.

[@TheBandit7613]

Since sharks are protected, populations are rising. More sharks means more shark attacks. Sharks DO BITE people. Keep away from them, they aren't cute dolphins.

[@annanardo2358]

Spear fishermen taking their food ?

[@johnshields6852]

Humans feeding sharks, people don't realize that many times the only reason a shark doesn't go after humans is our size and the fact we're an unusual sight for a shark, they're cautious, if they knew how defenseless we really are they'd have a field day and wouldnt hesitate to attack.

[@TheBandit7613]

Since sharks are protected, populations are rising. More sharks means more shark attacks. Sharks DO BITE people. Keep away from them, they aren't cute dolphins

[@adriahogue7578]

NOO! The nurse shark. :

[@georgecarberry9222]

Tiger shark diving operations should be stopped & any feeding of sharks should be illegal everywhere!!!

[@corneliaklaraghadami8455]

Yes

[@fredyaguilar7716]

Her new nickname SHARK BATE 😂😂😂

[@sheilatruax6172]

Bait

[@OceanRelaxation4]

The current weather where I am is quite hot, that's why I really like to sink into the blue water of the ocean, I want to have sea creatures swimming around me, it feels so interesting. I like piano music combined with natural sounds even more

[@cellulzlol]

sharks are so silly

[@great6333]

Becareful with those Jaws guy!!

[@s0okiu]

just as we humans use our hands to figure out what other things are, sharks uses their mouth to do the same.

[@yosefmatayev4308]

I just wished G-d didn’t give them teeth so when they bite it will tickle instead

[@s0okiu]

@@yosefmatayev4308 I mean some sharks probably did have those kinds of teeth, and they probably died out because they weren't able to survive lmao

[@awkwardautistic]

Yeah.. they also use the mouth to kill and eat.

[@sahilrajawat1284]

deep ocean is quite scary.. isn't it..??

[@jesstownshend8242]

well said

[@DP_386]

Im a super bad swimmer but still do snorkeling and diving. While diving i gave up ….Im not confident in the waters anymore.

[@Ellifiknow]

If I go in the ocean, I'm in the shark's world and he has all the advantages. But the tables are turned when the shark comes on land...so watch out shark if you ever come to Colorado!

[@devin11750]

Live in the u.s. and have beeen to florida for 30 years and never heard of these islands. Probably owned by UK

[@awkwardautistic]

The Bahamas is an independent country.

[@JudyMakenney-bx9os]

Very informative and helpful in understanding sharks behaviors

[@thomaslee_1523]

hi

[@user-tx5dy1uk9y]

The Galapagos shark looks harmless for me

[@marceferrari8526]

Incredible, they go hunting for fish in an environment full of sharks and think nothing will happen?? Don't they realize that for the shark, the human hunting is a competitor in its territory?

[@a.arrowlitster695]

I have ZERO edu re: Marine Life, but... Could the difference between seeing the colors of his hoody from underneath (P.O.V. of the shark) VS were he simply standing in shollower water (like the woman that was bit in the calf)? Or perhaps the direction of which the sun light was coming from could be worth pondering? I have issues with sun direction in regards to my vision, so that was my first thought. Great documentary Nat Geo!! Thanks!

[@wlfsprt9125]

I have seen this behavior from certain species of fish in lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds my whole life.

[@maxgarcia1220]

What were the conditions you would see this in? Like have you see it year round or was there an event that they did this behavior during? Also do you recall what a couple of those fish are? I’d be curious to read more into that… in my free time 😂

[@FaraazJani]

Wao

[@pattieh5118]

I totally agree with Wills hypothesis

[@pattieh5118]

Excellent video. Learned a lot

[@andreagriffiths3512]

So common denominator is humans being humans and doing things to attract hungry sharks 🙄 spearfishing is a big risk and hand feeding other marine animals is going to attract other non-target hungry critters. Glad everyone survived the encounter - sharks included.

[@Chessbear78]

Tranquility to Terror ?? Come on.

[@JellyBean-lo4sl]

Made you look!! Heeher

[@misteraustralian3335]

Come to Australia 🇦🇺 we have Sharks and Crocs

[@jacquelinekenknight9280]

Florida has sharks, gators, and crocs. Why I live here I have no idea 😂😂….Australia also has kangaroos, massive spiders, venomous snakes, etc. Y’all are a different breed 😂

[@jacquelinekenknight9280]

I do love our manatees though ❤ First time one came near me in the ocean though I nearly pooped myself as I saw the dark shape and thought shark. 😂 I ran from the cute sea cow.

[@sep3395]

Bro how is a shark attacking someone in their habitat so “rare and weird”😂

[@Deepbluhuntr]

Sharks biting people is incredibly rare. Just think about how many people worldwide are in the water on any given day.

[@user-op8sr8xm4w]

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[@captaindoeverything]

I've made a deal with the sharks, I'll stay out of the ocean and they stay off my lawn

[@AuLily1]

Hmmm, early morning, feeding turtles. This doesn't seem like a good idea.

[@yoko_yoka_yoki]

I like all predator sea

[@timleelim9930]

Usually, attacks are cases of mistaken identity that humans taste as good as a nice piece of a rare to medium steak

[@wwvette]

Here's Idea! Before Entering The Water Use A Drone, Check The Area Before Entering Water!!

[@mattieyoung1644]

Maybe it has something to do with these guys feeding the turtles.?

[@tlambertco]

They must find out what created the response they experienced from the shark. Did the shark feel threatened by the proximity of the diver to the wounded prey or the fact he was where the shark predominately feeds and it was territorial? They should be able to simulate both scenarios.

[@Godloveisunconditional1976]

Hello❤

[@sickoffakenews]

hearing ? what about smell...of food ?

[@tammycrowell5442]

Makes you wonder, if a shark is wrong this often how do they stay alive?

[@Wild_Wonders_animals]

It's important to clarify that sharks are not "wrong" in their natural behaviors and instincts. Sharks are highly adapted predators that have survived and thrived in their respective ecosystems for millions of years due to their unique characteristics and behaviors. However, when it comes to interactions with humans and human activities, there can be misunderstandings and misconceptions about sharks. The idea that sharks are "wrong" or a threat to humans is largely a result of fear and sensationalized portrayals in the media. While there are shark species that can potentially pose a threat to humans, shark attacks on humans are relatively rare, and most shark species are not dangerous to people. Sharks are successful in their natural environment because they are well-adapted for their roles in marine ecosystems. Some reasons for their survival include: 1. Apex Predators: Sharks are often at the top of the food chain in their ecosystems, which means they have fewer natural predators. 2. Evolutionary Adaptations: Sharks have evolved over millions of years, developing unique features like sharp teeth, keen senses, and powerful swimming abilities to help them hunt and survive. 3. Efficient Predators: Sharks are efficient hunters, capable of detecting prey from a distance through electrical and chemical senses. Their streamlined bodies and powerful tails allow them to swim quickly and catch prey. 4. Wide Distribution: Sharks are found in various ocean environments worldwide, from coastal waters to the open ocean, which allows them to access a wide range of prey. 5. Reproductive Strategies: Many shark species have relatively low reproductive rates, which means they invest a lot of care into their offspring, increasing the chances of survival for their young. It's important to emphasize that sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. They help regulate the populations of prey species and contribute to the overall health of the oceans. While human-shark interactions can sometimes result in negative outcomes, it's essential to understand and respect these creatures and take measures to reduce potential conflicts between sharks and people. Conservation efforts and responsible practices, such as shark conservation, marine protected areas, and responsible tourism, can help protect both sharks and human interests in the ocean.

[@hilldwler420]

They are a wild animal they don’t give a reason the just do.

[@jamesdavis8463]

The wild edition? Breakfast birth? Lunch life? or?

[@paulbruney1072]

You’re swimming where sharks are protected and multiply by dozens from each breed. Very intelligent!

[@justayoutuber1906]

Its not the swimming...its mixing food with swimming

[@intox69]

"Normally the leave humans alone" - except for when they don't... Them: Trust the sharks they won't hurt you Also them: You trusted the sharks too much

[@RB-bd5tz]

42:04: The connecting factor is odor? I don't think the odor from the speared fish (attack 2) would've reached the shark that far away that quickly.

[@asalwayskatie]

What season is this episode from?

[@AliciaGuitar]

As far as Kate goes, if she had tried to move they would blame her for looking like a struggling seal or something. She wasnt complacent, she did exactly what ppl are taught to do when there is a shark.. dont splash around or move your feet to look like fish. And a nurse shark too... just weird

[@jefferypresnell4368]

Nurse shark bite is a super hickey.

[@kagamiuchiha25]

i wonder if there are number of shark attacks in philippines.

[@Alex-vq9vj]

You can check ISAF, the international shark attack files! They are online. It goes back to the 18xxs and you can search by country.

[@dianecrofoot7955]

Not to be sassy…..but I figured from the start….that was the case……

[@senrign]

If sharks wanted to eat humans they would do so but since they just bite and left that only means the humans were in the wrong place in the wrong time. and explaining that took 44 minutes lol

[@chrisflashmusic]

imagine its not uncommon to go in an animals habitat and get attacked, oh wow.

[@neonlights3977]

Mating season is all summer for sharks so around the time everyone wants to swim & they breed in shallow water si thatsb what it is

[@ghostwriter1415]

In 1999 I, and many others were attacked by a giant Tigershark! However, nobody was bitten, but a lot of us had these pretty cool rub marks from where the sharks denticles, scrubbed away a few layers of flesh! When we made it to shallow water, we felt bad for the shark, and waded back out into waist-deep water so the shark could rub against us!

[@adriahogue7578]

Not safe! Were y'all okay?

[@sqizzo]

shark

[@tmoore4356]

Go to prince Island

[@somphothbsiratsamy3748]

If chose to step into waters with sharks in it, shouldn’t I be aware?

[@getovryourslf4444]

What's going on with the Asian billionaire/scientist that created a megladon? He wanted a shark over 100 feet but never reached that size but said to have reached 60 feet!

[@JamesVandevanter]

Feeding anything in nature... @ "feeding" time. What could go wrong? Scientists are people to.

[@karinaromerodetorres9112]

A shark attacked me in 2017

[@user-hu8yv1qg5n]

Sharks will survive the humans

[@karene8606]

Way too many commercials! Eighteen minutes in and at least 5 so far!

[@andreagriffiths3512]

All of mine were targeted to children. It was somewhat disturbing

[@hushedopinions]

I can forgive her swimming with the nurse shark and not being afraid. The ones who willing swim with tigers not so much.

[@tpk158]

When camping you are told not to feed the wild animals what makes people think the ocean is any different.

[@derreknishijima]

maybe don’t hunt where they hunt lol

[@wlfsprt9125]

Lesson here, kiddos, is that human odor stanks😮. The more people in the water😮 , the more chemical odor, then it is mere chance of whom gets attacked.

[@stuckinperth]

Just when u think the stretched out story of Kate getting nipped by a nurse shark is about to end

[@VanessaCurry711]

Uhm hello tiger sharks eat those turtles y tf would u go into the water with them??!!ppl are getting way too comfortable swimming with sharks also if they weren’t hand feeding them that nurse shark wouldn’t have bit her y didn’t they bring up the fact that they were feeding the turtles??!!

[@sickoffakenews]

fishing now ....wow wonder what the common denominator is ....this is getting ridiculous