Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 17
Shark Side of the Moon
2022
star 6.3The moon has an impact on animal species around the globe, but there’s never been a connection drawn between the lunar cycle and sharks. One scientist thinks the moon plays an important role in the migration and life cycle of the scalloped hammerhead, and he’s on a mission to see if his hypothesis is true. If there’s a tie between the hammerhead shark and the moon, there could be a tie with other shark species as well … with a profound impact on both shark science and conservation.Sharks Gone Viral
2024
Sharks Gone Viral
2024
star 8It’s a social media feed frenzy as comedians Helen Hong, Keon Polee and the Sklar Brothers deep dive into the internet’s wildest shark videos — from lightning-fast shark attacks to sharks living on a golf course — while a panel of experts explore the science behind social media’s most influential fish.The Great Heisman Race of 1997
2023
An immersive, time-capsule style film chronicling the controversial Heisman race that unfolded at the center of an unforgettable season.Incredible! The Story of Dr. Pol
2015
star 6He’s our favorite veterinarian, and now we reveal what makes him so incredible. In this special program, Dr. Jan Pol shares his most intimate and life-changing moments – from his childhood in the Netherlands when the world was at war, to his move to the American midwest, and a love story fit for the movies – this is the story of his incredible life. (Disney+)Shark vs. Surfer
2020
Shark vs. Surfer
2020
star 5.5With shark attacks on the rise worldwide, surfers are taking the brunt of the bites. To understand why, a one hour SharkFest special relives the most harrowing of shark vs surfer stories from the world's deadliest shark infested surf beaches.Heroes of the Long Road Home with Martha Raddatz
2017
star 5Explore the real-life stories of the men and women who inspired The Long Road Home as they face the challenges of putting their lives back together.Sharks vs. Dolphins: Bahamas Battleground
2023
star 10In the Bahamas, more than 30% of dolphins have shark-bite scars. With a never-before-seen non-toxic gel bite pad and life-sized dolphin decoy, Dr. Mike Heithaus and Dr. Valeria Paz collect bite impressions from three shark species that might be the predators. Bites from bull sharks, tiger sharks and great hammerheads — up to 14 feet long — are compared to scars photographed on dolphins.Magic of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
2025
Take an exclusive peek at the making of Disney Cruise Line’s new Bahamian destination.Baby Sharks
2022
Baby Sharks
2022
star 6.4Even the biggest, fastest and fiercest predators start as babies. Baby sharks are cute, but they need to grow up fast because out of more than 500 species of sharks, not one parent sticks around to help raise them. Sharks are found in every ocean across the planet and have evolved in extraordinarily different ways to carry their young and give birth and for baby sharks to thrive.Drain Alcatraz
2017
Drain Alcatraz
2017
star 6.6Drain Alcatraz uses cutting edge visual effects to 'drain' the waters around the notorious island of Alcatraz. With the waters drained away the secrets of Alcatraz are revealed, including exactly why the island's infamous prison was so inescapable.Built for Mars: The Perseverance Rover
2021
star 7.8BUILT FOR MARS: THE PERSEVERANCE ROVER goes behind the scenes at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to follow the birth of the Perseverance rover.Jade Eyed Leopard
2020
Jade Eyed Leopard
2020
A small leopard with aquamarine eyes learns the fundamental skills of survival during her first three years.Sharkcano
2020
Sharkcano
2020
star 5Shark scientist Dr. Michael Heithaus embarks on a mission to reveal the mysterious connection between sharks and volcanoes.Buried Secrets of Keros
2020
star 8An investigative journey set in the heart of the Aegean Sea. A team of archaeologists unveil what may be the world's oldest maritime sanctuary.World's Biggest Hammerhead?
2022
star 6Numerous reports of giant great hammerhead sharks, up to twenty feet in length, have put the actual size potential of this species into question. A team of scientists from Florida International University is now on an expedition off the Florida coast to try and find the world’s biggest hammerhead, taking them from the numerous bridges of the Florida Keys to the sharky waters of the Bahamas.Camp Alec
2025
Camp Alec
2025
star 5.5Nestled in the woods outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a sleepaway camp for kids who are nonspeaking. To express themselves, they must use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices that translate their composed messages into audible speech. Follow the lives and experiences of these campers as a series of immersive, vérité-style character studies.The Croc That Ate Jaws
2021
star 6Discover what happens when two of the deadliest predators face each other.United Sharks of America
2015
A showcase for breathtaking shark behaviour, covering a wide variety of species across the coastal waters of the US.Hubble's Cosmic Journey
2015
star 8.3This is your window into the universe… Hubble was launched in April 1990 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Its release into orbit over 500km above the Earth marked the birth of one of humanity’s biggest dreams; to place a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But in the months which followed it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble’s mirror was found to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and huge human resolve followed, to mount a rescue mission to fix the flaw. The results were breath taking and produced the most complete view of the Universe we’ve ever had. This is the story of the men and women who conceived, built, fixed and operated Hubble – the most celebrated science instrument in history.
