Shipwreck Hunters: Australia
Aesthetically pleasing ocean docuseries inspires curiosity.
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Shipwreck Hunters: Australia
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Shipwreck Hunters: Australia is a docuseries that follows a team of divers as they explore shipwrecks off the coast of Australia. The show has a lot of academic language about geography, history, and the nature of shipwrecks, which may make it hard for younger viewers to follow. Additionally, the cast speaks in Australian accents and, as experts, they often speak quickly. Nevertheless, parents will appreciate positive messages about perseverance, critical thinking, and teamwork. Beautiful imagery and a sense of mystery make it a gripping watch.
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What's the Story?
In SHIPWRECK HUNTERS: AUSTRALIA, a team of seven divers venture into the ocean off the coast of Northwest Australia to explore and investigate shipwrecks. With the help of other shipwreck experts, like maritime archeologists, the team of life-long friends conducts research and plans expeditions that help them piece together the mysteries of what happened to the vessels. Along the way, their enthusiasm and curiosity unlock the answers to the questions they so passionately seek.
Is It Any Good?
Disney+ brings new life to historic shipwrecks in this cool docuseries. History buffs, deep-sea enthusiasts, and fans of marine vessels will enjoy Shipwreck Hunters: Australia, with its close-up footage of shipwrecks and breathtaking images of the ocean and its inhabitants. Not only are the cast members likable for their friendship, fun-loving, and risk-taking; their passion for their work and their eager inquisitiveness are inspiring. Personal stories and interviews with people closely related to the history of the ship that sank make the story of the shipwreck more intimate. It may be easy for the average viewer to get lost in the history and jargon, but the mysteries of the shipwrecks and the lengths (or depths) to which the crew will go to uncover those mysteries are enough to keep anyone hooked.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about curiosity in Shipwreck Hunters: Australia. How does the team's curiosity drive their work? How does their pursuit of answers help others? How can curiosity help change the world?
How does the diving crew engage viewers? How do the images of nature engage viewers? How do the snippets of history engage viewers?
How do you like to experience nature? Could you see yourself doing deep-sea exploration? Why or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 5, 2022
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Adventures, History, Ocean Creatures
- Character Strengths: Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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