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Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions

As shark populations are slowly recovering along the southeastern U.S., recreational fishers are reporting more depredation – instances of sharks eating their catch before they can reel it in. With frustrations mounting among anglers, researchers are testing “repellent” devices in the search for a solution that will keep fishers happy and sharks thriving.
Season 18 Episode 4 Length 26:42 Premiere: 06/13/26

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Season 18 Episodes

Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions

S18 E4 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

Engineering the Power of Waves

S18 E3 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

The Seals of Sable Island

S18 E2 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action

S18 E1 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 06/13/26

1803 Engineering the Power of Waves | Changing Seas | Preview

Preview Length 02:39 Premiere Date 06/23/26

1802 The Seals of Sable Island | Changing Seas | Preview

Preview Length 02:46 Premiere Date 06/13/26

1801 Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action | Changing Seas | Preview

Preview Length 02:51 Premiere Date 06/13/26

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The Seals of Sable Island - S18 E2

Researchers investigate how iron transferred from mom to pup during lactation influences a gray seal pup's survival in Canada's Sable Island.

  • Thursday November 19, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 19, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Engineering The Power of Waves - S18 E3

Engineers test artificial breakwaters and underwater energy converters to mitigate and harness the power of waves at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory.

  • Thursday November 26, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 26, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions - S18 E4

Researchers test "repellent" devices to try to keep sharks away from the catch of southeastern U.S. anglers.

  • Thursday December 3, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday December 3, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action - S18 E1

Puerto Rico's fishing communities restore fisheries, protect endangered species and build climate resilience through collaboration.

  • Thursday December 10, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday December 10, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2
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Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action - S18 E1

  • Thursday November 12, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 12, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise - S17 E1

  • Thursday November 5, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday November 5, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Maui Aloha 'aina: From Mauka to Makai - S16 E3

  • Thursday October 29, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 29, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings - S16 E2

  • Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 22, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2

Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History - S16 E1

  • Thursday October 15, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday October 15, 2026 7:30 am CT on KET2
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