The Sharks

Not all sharks are dangerous to humans. Observing sharks around the world, the film addresses humankind’s fear and hatred of sharks and offers facts - about the shark’s anatomy, behaviour, and vulnerability to people.

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Credits

production company

National Geographic Society

producer/director

Nicolas Noxon

Duration

00:57:28:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1982

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

016416

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior

Animals & Wildlife → Sharks

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1982

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