Ep 11. Shark After Dark

Shark Week is a one-week long television event that airs on the Discovery Channel. This week-long event showcases various programs about sharks, including documentary-style shows, live footage of sharks in their natural habitats, and expert interviews. One of the most popular shows during Shark Week is Shark After Dark.

Shark After Dark is a late-night talk show that looks at all things shark-related. The show features interviews with experts in the field of shark research, various segments about shark behavior, and even some comedic sketches and games. Shark After Dark is hosted by comedian and avid shark enthusiast Josh Wolf.

The 2009 season of Shark Week featured an episode of Shark After Dark titled Shark After Dark. This episode looked at some of the more unusual aspects of shark behavior and biology. One of the segments in this episode looked at shark sleep patterns. Many people are surprised to learn that sharks need to keep swimming in order to breathe. Sharks have to constantly move water over their gills in order to extract oxygen from it. This means that sharks cannot ever truly sleep like humans do. Instead, they enter into states of decreased activity, which researchers refer to as "resting." During the Shark After Dark segment on shark sleep, viewers will learn all about the science behind shark resting and how researchers monitor shark activity during these periods.

Another segment in this episode of Shark After Dark explores the many myths and legends surrounding sharks. From movies like Jaws to sensationalized news stories about attacks, humans have an intense fear and fascination with sharks. However, many of the things we think we know about sharks are actually inaccurate or misleading. In this segment, experts will debunk some of the most common shark myths and share the real facts behind these misunderstood creatures.

Finally, the Shark After Dark episode of Shark Week 2009 also looked at the fascinating and mysterious world of deep sea sharks. These sharks live in the darkest, deepest parts of the ocean and are rarely seen by humans. In this segment, viewers will learn about the different types of deep sea sharks and the unique adaptations they have developed to survive in their extreme environment.

Throughout the episode, host Josh Wolf keeps the mood light and entertaining with his humorous commentary and interactions with the guests. While the topics may be educational and informative, Shark After Dark is ultimately a fun and engaging show that offers a new perspective on these fascinating animals.