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Africa 1

Steve Backshall and his crew are in South Africa. They are looking for one of the most iconic deadly animals of them all, the ferocious great white shark.

Steve Backshall and his crew are in South Africa. They are looking for one of the most iconic deadly animals of them all, the ferocious great white shark. Steve gets some fantastic views of this king of the ocean but to demonstrate its awesome hunting prowess, he has a special trick up his sleeve.

On this mission Steve also goes in search of the fastest animal on land, uses some of the latest camera technology on a trio of Africa's deadliest snakes before being charmed by the astonishing snake stomping secretary bird.

28 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Nov 201909:30

Music Played

  • Mew

    Comforting Sounds

  • Chase & Status

    Let You Go (feat. Mali)

  • Alex Clare

    Too Close

  • Foals

    Spanish Sahara

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterSteve Backshall
PresenterSteve Backshall
DirectorRuth Harries
DirectorRuth Harries
ProducerRuth Harries
ProducerRuth Harries
Camera OperatorJohnny Rogers
Camera OperatorJohnny Rogers
Sound RecordistNick Allinson
Sound RecordistNick Allinson
Series ProducerScott Alexander
Series ProducerScott Alexander
Executive ProducerWendy Darke
Executive ProducerWendy Darke
Executive ProducerJonny Keeling
Executive ProducerJonny Keeling

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Feb 201318:05
  • Sun 17 Mar 201316:20
  • Tue 9 Apr 201309:35
  • Sat 16 Nov 201909:30