Summary: | A report on great white sharks and their movement closer to U.S. coasts. The correlation between increased sightings and attacks on people is examined, along with common misconceptions about the animal. Whitaker follows scientists on an exhibition to explore the intricacies of tracking sharks. Includes interviews with Dr. Greg Skomal, chief shark scientist for the Massachusetts Department on Marine Fisheries; Wayne Davis, a pilot for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy; researcher Megan Winton; Chris Fischer, founder of the research ship Ocearch; Ocearch chief scientist Bob Hueter; and Ocearch Fishing Master Brett McBride.
|