Deadly Mission Shark

Steve takes 12 young UK hopefuls to boot camp with the challenge of choosing just six from the group. To earn their ticket to swim with sharks in a designated shark sanctuary in the Bahamas, the 12 have to complete a series of challenges.

Some of the team explore the mangroves, a habitat essential for the survival of many sharks. While there, they come face to face with baby lemon sharks. Back on dry land, the rest of the team learn more about North Bimini's main tourist area.

Bad weather causes sea sickness amongst the team, and their next diving lesson has to be abandoned. Steve worries they are running out of time and gives his recruits a pep talk to try and boost spirits.

It's time to celebrate as Steve Backshall's team of ten shark saviours have all passed their dive training and are now fully qualified scuba divers. For their first underwater shark encounter, the team dive with Steve to meet nurse sharks.

The team splits into two to see who can find the most species against the clock. They then reunite with Steve to meet some dolphins and help marine scientist Kel Melilo-Sweeting with her research.

Steve wants to introduce the team to the bull shark. These are large predators that can be aggressive, so the team have to view them underwater from the safety of a shark cage that will require real courage to enter.

As the team prepare for their great Hammerhead experience, Steve has one more dive he wants some of them to experience. He takes four of the divers out to the wreck of an old ship which, over the years, has been colonised by a myriad of marine life.

Steve Backshall and his team of young shark saviours are coming to the end of their time. They go on their last dive, to see great hammerheads. However, things don't initially go according to plan.