(AGENPARL) – MIAMI gio 30 giugno 2022

FIU shark scientists will appear in three original shows and three new series episodes of National Geographic’s SharkFest 2022. They will go in search of giant great hammerhead sharks, investigate why sharks are attacking boats, explore battles between crocodiles and sharks, and more.

FIU researchers and students featured are:

• Mike Heithaus, executive dean of FIU’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education, professor of biological sciencesand marine ecologist
• Yannis Papastamatiou, FIU associate professor and marine biologist
• Demian Chapman, FIU adjunct professor and director of Sharks & Rays Conservation Research at Mote Marine Laboratory
• Sara Casareto, biological sciences Ph.D. candidate
• Candace Fields, biological sciences Ph.D. student
• Laura Garcia Barcia, biological sciences Ph.D. candidate 
• Erin Spencer, biological sciences Ph.D. candidate 

SharkFest 2022 kicks off the week of July 10. Shows and episodes with FIU shark scientists include: 

WHEN SHARKS ATTACK
Episode 803: Space Coast Scare
Premieres Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m. on National Geographic
Monday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. on Nat Geo WILD

Shark attacks seem to be on the rise in North America and beyond. But what’s causing the alarming uptick in human and shark encounters? Scientists, including Heithaus, investigate first-hand accounts, uncovering clues and details that will unravel the mystery behind the terrifying shark attack spike. Heithaus will appear in episode “Space Coast Scare” of this six-episode series.

CROC THAT ATE JAWS ENHANCED
Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. on National Geographic
Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. on Nat Geo WILD

From mysterious severed heads and ambush attacks to mob hunts and stand-offs — Heithaus leads a team who will look at what happens when two of the deadliest predators on the planet go head-to-head.

PLANET SHARK (Three-Episode Series)
Premieres Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. on National Geographic

Scientists, including Heithaus and Papastamatiou, are unlocking the secrets of sharks. Featuring newly discovered species, locations and behavior, Planet Shark combines stunning 4K archive footage with original content from the world’s leading shark scientists to take a timely and in-depth look at the greatest predator on Earth.

Fonte/Source: https://news.fiu.edu/2022/sharkfest2022?utm_source=main&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=newsroom-referrals&utm_term=homepage