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By Jenny Nixon
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Documentary-style shark competition can feel a bit tense.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
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All the Sharks
What's the Story?
ALL THE SHARKS is perhaps the first show of its kind: a reality competition where teams take part in an underwater scavenger hunt. But instead of collecting random items, they're tasked with photographing as many varieties of sharks as possible. Two-person teams consisting of marine biologists, scientists, environmentalists, and scuba enthusiasts are dropped into a different shark-infested location in each episode, such as the Maldives, the Great Barrier Reef, and beyond. The teams are given eight hours a day to photograph as many sharks as they can find, keeping in mind that the rarer the shark, the more points they'll earn. When all is said and done, the winning team will receive $50,000 to donate to the marine conservation charity of their choice.
Is It Any Good?
This visually dazzling competition may not cure your fear of sharks, but it will give you a new appreciation for the sheer variety and beauty of underwater life. You don't have to be a marine biologist to enjoy watching these teams nerd out over spotting a rare pelagic thresher shark or finding an ivory-colored ray camouflaging itself against the ocean floor. It's also fun to see the different teams try out various strategies. Some choose riskier dive maneuvers, hoping to score mega-points from a single rare shark sighting, while others opt for quantity over quality, sticking to shallower waters where lots of low-point sharks gather. All the Sharks is a great choice for a summer binge-watch, featuring gorgeous cinematography with a subtle educational twist.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the way sharks are usually portrayed. Do you find sharks more or less frightening after watching the series? Did you learn anything about keeping safe in the water?
Dozens of shark varieties were photographed in All the Sharks. Did you have a favorite type? Were you surprised by any of the varieties or their characteristics?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 4, 2025
- Cast : Tom Hird , Aliah Banchik , Randy Thomas
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : July 21, 2025
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