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Sharkman: A Little Blood

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Sharkman feels the sting of teeth on his hand when he reaches down to pet a great white.

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How Great White Sharks Work (2:36)

Great white sharks are infamous for attacks on swimmers and surfers. Check out this story of a great white attack in this video, brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

How Bull Sharks Work (4:15)

Bull sharks are incredibly dangerous because they favor the shallows and because they're one of the few species that can adapt to fresh water. Learn more in this video, brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

How Tiger Sharks Work (1:33)

Tiger sharks have a reputation for being man-eaters, but despite the tiger shark's reputation, no human has been attacked in Shark Bay. To learn more about tiger sharks, check out this video, brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

Barracuda in Slow Motion (0:48)

Watch the incredible speed of the toothy barracuda.

Sharkman: In the Cage (2:25)

Mike Rutzen teaches filmmakers how to get good, up-close shots of feeding sharks.

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This clip from Discovery Channel's "World of Sharks" reveals modern day piracy in action, as shark hunters illegally seek out sharks in the waters of Cocos Island for the lucrative shark fin market.

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World of Sharks: Cocos Island (1:47)

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Ultimate Guide to Sharks: Whale Shark (1:13)

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Ultimate Guide to Sharks: Vibrations and Shark Vision (1:34)

This clip from Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Guide to Sharks" examines how sharks use the ocean's vibrations as well as their excellent sense of vision to find their prey.

Ultimate Guide to Sharks: Tagging Sharks (1:19)

In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Guide to Sharks," find out how scientists gather information about the habits and lifetstyles of sharks.

Ultimate Guide to Sharks: Sharks in the Shallows (1:32)

This clip from Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Guide to Sharks" explores sharks that reside primarily in shallow waters.

Ultimate Guide to Sharks: Shark Teeth (2:43)

This clip from Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Guide to Sharks" sheds light on a variety of shark teeth.