When Sharks Attack

Once the filming location for the infamous movie "Jaws", Cape Cod laughed at the unlikely association with fishy predators. But in 2012, the peaceful tourist destination suddenly comes under siege from sharks.

The Bahamas is a nation of 700 islands with some of the most biodiverse marine life. Despite being home to 40 species of shark, attacks on humans were unusual until 2002. What caused this increase that left multiple people maimed or dead?

The Carolina coast boasts 500 miles of safe sandy beaches, making it a premiere tourist destination. But in 2015, this family vacation hotspot became a shark attack hell. Day after day, adults and children had dangerous encounters, eventually totaling an unprecedented 16 victims. Limbs were lost, lives were changed, and we are on a mission to figure out why.