"Every shark caught on camera earns you points" — Netflix's All the Sharks sends teams on global underwater quest

All the Sharks, Netflix’s latest reality competition series, made its premiere on July 4, 2025, inviting viewers into an international race beneath the waves. Hosted by marine biologist and TV personality Tom “The Blowfish” Hird, the show follows four teams of self-described “shark FINatics” as they travel to six global hotspots in search of the ocean’s most elusive predators.

Setting the premise for the high-stakes challenge:

“Every shark caught on camera earns you points. The rarer the shark, the more points you earn,” Tom explains in the trailer.

The teams venture to the Maldives, the Galapagos Islands, the Bahamas, South Africa, Japan, and Australia, capturing images of shark species for points, with a $50,000 prize going to the winning team's charity of choice.

The series blends science and strategy with fast-paced competition, and it has already struck a chord with global audiences. Created by wildlife filmmaker Myke Clarkson, All the Sharks aims to change how people view sharks—less as villains and more as vital parts of the ecosystem. “What if we celebrated them instead?” Clarkson said in an interview, highlighting his goal to push predator-positive storytelling.

Clarkson’s roots and mission fuel the All the Sharks show’s impact

 

 

 

 

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Veteran wildlife producer Myke Clarkson, who grew up in Hesperia and now lives in Yucca Valley, created All the Sharks with a dual purpose—to entertain and educate. A longtime advocate for wildlife storytelling, Clarkson calls the series “Amazing Race meets Blue Planet,” aiming to spark curiosity through fast-paced science content.

Clarkson said that his passion in television has always been about creating "predator-positive programming." He emphasized that sharks have long been misunderstood, and with All the Sharks, he hopes to reverse the narrative.

“For 50 years since Jaws, sharks have been cast as monsters. We’re running out of time to shift that narrative.”

The show’s early success reflects that mission. It entered Netflix’s global Top 10 shortly after its debut and hit No. 1 in Kids & Family categories in more than 60 countries. With teams like Gills Gone Wild and Shark Docs filming over 56 species across five continents in just 18 days, the series balances excitement with ecological insight.

Talking about why visibility and positive representation are essential for marine conservation,

“If people don’t like sharks, they won’t protect them,” Clarkson noted.

Four teams, six locations, and 45,000 miles of underwater adventure

All the Sharks follows four teams: Gills Gone Wild, Shark Docs, Land Sharks, and The Great British Bait Off, as they race to take photos of as many shark species as they can while traveling 45,000 miles. Their journey takes them to six major ocean locations, including the Maldives, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands.

At each stop, the teams deal with tough conditions, limited time, and important choices about where and how to find different sharks. Every shark they capture on camera adds to their score.

“If I can light a spark in someone who wasn’t expecting to care about marine biology, that’s everything. TV has the power to do that—but we need viewers to support the shows that get it right,” Clarkson said.

The format not only highlights teamwork and field knowledge but also introduces audiences to sharks rarely seen on screen. With Clarkson leading the project, the show stays away from drama and instead focuses on real shark behavior and accurate marine science. He hopes All the Sharks will lead to more seasons and new shows that continue to highlight ocean conservation.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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