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Shark Academy

Shark Academy

Renowned shark expert Dr. Riley Elliott and his crack team of instructors attempt to find a master of apex predators, but there's only room for one more. An intense six-week course tests the skills of eight men and women, not only proving what it takes to secure a coveted position on the team, but giving them all an opportunity of a lifetime as shark enthusiasts to leap ahead in the competitive world of shark research. While battling it out, rookies face many challenges as well as many close shark encounters.
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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

  • Shark expert and scientist Dr. Riley Elliott is ready to give someone a leap ahead in the competitive world of shark research; during a six-week crash course on sharks, eight rookies are put to the test for a coveted spot on Riley's team.

  • Renowned shark expert Dr. Riley Elliott and his team of instructors are determined to find the next master of apex predators; during a six-week course, the skills of eight rookies will be tested, proving what it takes to become a part of the team.

  • During week three, it's time for the recruits to prove that they can work hands-on with one of the most aggressive sharks in the world, the bull shark; Riley calls out Ryan, whose confidence doesn't quite match his performance.

  • The recruits are thrown into a shipwrecked survival situation.

  • It's hammerhead time as the recruits come face-to-face with one of the rarest and largest sharks; meanwhile, Riley puts the team's trust in him to the test; Juliana steps things up, while Randy shows what he's made of.

  • In the final challenge, the recruits take on tiger sharks to find out if they have the courage and skill for a coveted spot on Riley's team; Riley is faced with the tough decision of picking the best recruit.
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Renowned shark expert Dr. Riley Elliott and his crack team of instructors attempt to find a master of apex predators, but there's only room for one more. An intense six-week course tests the skills of eight men and women, not only proving what it takes to secure a coveted position on the team, but giving them all an opportunity of a lifetime as shark enthusiasts to leap ahead in the competitive world of shark research. While battling it out, rookies face many challenges as well as many close shark encounters.

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