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Dive Into Nat Geo’s Best SharkFest Documentaries

9 July 2026

Watch Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory and more new shark documentaries from National Geographic

Join Bertie Gregory tracking hammerheads off the coast of Mexico, discover giant makos near New Zealand, uncover an ancient skeleton mystery in Japan, step into croc territory in Australia, and explore great whites off Greenly Island. Then, sink your teeth into even more National Geographic shark documentaries and specials on Disney+.

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Tracking Sharks Off The Mexican Coast: Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory

A split-screen image featuring a hammerhead shark swimming through murky blue water on the left, and Bertie Gregory holding a large underwater camera casing with rocky ocean stacks behind him on the right. — Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory, National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory heads into Mexico’s Pacific waters to get a closer look at these distinctive sharks and the protected seas that help them thrive.

What is Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory about?

Hammerheads have one of the most recognisable silhouettes in the water, but finding them isn’t always that easy. This special follows Emmy®- and BAFTA-winning cinematographer Bertie Gregory as he looks for hammerhead sharks off the coast of Mexico. Along the way, he explores what makes these sharks so unique and how protected marine areas can support their future.

When and where can I watch Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory?

It premiered in New Zealand on Disney+ on July 5, 2026.

Stream Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Disney+ now

Even More Shark Documentaries & Shows To Watch On Disney+

These returning shows and short specials dig into real shark encounters, oversized sightings, VFX reconstructions, and the behaviour behind the bites.

A shark story with a different angle, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story examines the movie’s legacy, impact on how audiences view sharks, and connection to shark science.

Unexpected Encounters Explained: When Sharks Attack… And Why

A low-angle underwater shot looking up at the dark silhouette of a boat hull with a blue shark swimming directly beneath it against the bright, sunlit surface of the water. — When Sharks Attack...And Why, National Geographic, Disney+

Sudden clusters of shark bites leave beach towns and scientists asking the same question. Why here and why now? Experts examine attacks along U.S. coastlines and vacation beaches overseas, looking for the environmental clues that may explain why sharks appear in unexpected numbers.

Stream When Sharks Attack… And Why on Disney+ now

A Gathering Of Giants: The World's Biggest Great White

An underwater shot of a scuba diver wearing a camouflage hood and a red glove, reaching out to touch the head of a hammerhead shark with its mouth open, surrounded by a school of smaller fish in clear blue water. — World's Biggest Hammerhead, National Geographic, Disney+

This documentary pulls together moments from across the World’s Biggest Sharks documentaries to spotlight the oversized predators that made experts stop and measure twice. The special looks into why so many supersized sharks are being spotted, examining the science behind some seriously large encounters.

Stream World’s Biggest Great White on Disney+ now

Shorter Looks At Why They Bite: Shark Attack 360

These shorter edits condense original Shark Attack 360 episodes into quicker investigations. An international team studies real shark incidents, then uses a VFX shark lab to understand why sharks attack.

Stream Shark Attack 360 on Disney+ now

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