NatGeo documentary to test what triggers shark attacks. On live television. - Polidicks

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96QP86Ti_Sg[/media] [release]On November 25, Nat Geo WILD is going to go half way around the world to some of the most shark-infested waters on the planet, get into the water with those sharks – with nothing between them and our experts – and systematically test what triggers these animals to attack humans. [b]And we’re going to do it LIVE on television.[/b] We’re a relatively young network, and this production is… well, let’s just say it’s size, complexity, and possible danger to crew and experts is – unique – among the animal documentaries we’ve produced to date. Every possible safety precaution has been taken and we will have emergency medical personal standing by should the worst happen – but these tests and demonstrations will be conducted live, and there are no guarantees. That’s where this blog will come in. [b]Over the next several days and counting, we will be documenting the behind the scenes set-up for the show – the logistics, the rehearsals, the set-backs, and the unexpected – if something doesn’t come off during rehearsals, you’ll find out here.[/b] We’ll be prepping you to look out for the most complex and dangerous moments during the live show. We’ll also be introducing you to the amazing shark experts, marine biologists, underwater camera operators, divers and shark-attack survivors you’ll see during the program. You’ll hear from producers and the crew too about what makes this show unique. Reporting from the scene in South Africa is Bob Sitrick, 30-year veteran of live-event television — he’s going to be our eyes and ears on the ground. Bob will be updating us here on this blog with real-time video packages, photos, and dispatches from the scene – he’ll also be tweeting from @BobSitrick. You can join the conversation yourself on Twitter – just use #sharkattack. As I type this, Bob’s plane has just taken off on the first leg of his 40 hr. trip to Scottburgh, South Africa. And we expect him to be checking in along the way. In the meantime we’ll let Bob introduce himself in an upcoming post. So keep checking in over the next several days to see how set-up and rehearsals for the show are going, and [b]stay with us throughout the day on Friday November 25 for the final count-down to the live broadcast at 9P et/6P pt.[/b][/release] [url]http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2011/11/19/welcome-to-shark-attack-experiment-live/[/url]

Sharks who smoke marijuana? [quote]Producer: Okay so Dave, so poke it in the eye with the stick Dave: Okay! *poke* Producer: Hmm. Try the other eye![/quote] what could go wrong!

"Hey, we're going to be filming a shark attack, [I]live[/I]! Please watch our channel! ...Please?" It's official, they've jumped the shark. Pun totally intended.

This show is intended to disprove myths that sharks are man eaters but it could actually go very wrong. The best way to not get bitten is to not fuck with them and that's just what they're doing. They're trying to disprove myths but doing exactly what you shouldn't be doing and if someone get's hurt then it's just going to damage sharks reputation for another 50 years like Jaws did. I hope they don't fuck this up. [quote] This is no stunt; the goal is to dispel negative myths about sharks and raise public awareness that some shark species are being driven to extinction by overfishing.[/quote] There's no reason why something should go wrong, shark's are not what we make them out to be, but sharks are often unpredictable. I hope they know what they're doing.

Shark attacks are pretty rare, but, like OvB has said, sharks are unpredictable, and this could damage a lot of the shark defenders work, or help it.

kill the sharks! Vulnerable species? Pff.

I wish I could see that channel too..

[QUOTE=Arcana;33367812]Shark attacks are pretty rare, but, like OvB has said, sharks are unpredictable, and this could damage a lot of the shark defenders work, or help it.[/QUOTE] I imagine shack attacks are pretty rare because people don't tend to go out and [I]try[/I] to get nibbled on.

[QUOTE=Contag;33368396]I imagine shack attacks are pretty rare because people don't tend to go out and [I]try[/I] to get nibbled on.[/QUOTE] That and from my understanding it has alot to do with the fact that they've just been known to not prefer human flesh. Most shark attacks are usually a case of 'mistaken identity' so to speak.

Hasn't this been tested millions of times already, and people have concluded that the movements people make in the water make a shark think you're a seal or something, and if you're bleeding it attracts them and they think you're food?

[QUOTE=HawkeyeTy;33368438]That and from my understanding it has alot to do with the fact that they've just been known to not prefer human flesh. Most shark attacks are usually a case of 'mistaken identity' so to speak.[/QUOTE] And also there is a reason why so many people survive shark attacks. I mean, if they wanted to eat you, they'd probably do a better job of it. Most of the time they'll just have a little nibble to see if your tasty, in the rare event that they're interested.