EARTH A New Wild

Shark Scientist Richard Fitzpatrick Tags a Tiger Shark

Clip: Episode 4 | 2m 15s

Using ‘the claw’ that Richard Fitzpatrick designed with knowledge of tonic immobility, he manages to tag a dangerous man-eating tiger shark. Information from the tags in helping to create a better understanding of the annual movement of the predators.

Aired: 02/04/15

Rating: NR

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