Nat Geo Wild Schedule, Today (United Kingdom)

Anatomy of a Shark: Who do sharks target? How do they attack? And what could you do to save yourself? Experts break down what happens when sharks strike. (2 of 2)

Shark Nation: Experts check out scary surges in shark attacks in the US, Australia and South Africa - the three countries with the highest rate of incidents in the world. (1 of 2)

New. Colossal Catches: Zeb counts down his top ten biggest, fiercest and most astonishing catches of all time. (S7, ep 8)

New. Freaks of Nature: From an air-breathing, land-walking fish, to a one with teeth like a saber-toothed tiger, Zeb examines some of the world's most bizarre freshwater beasts. (S7, ep 9)

Flip the Pig: Dr Oakley learns how to flip a potbelly big, removes overgrown antlers from a reindeer and treats a dog's frostbitten paw. All ages.

Teleshopping.

Islands of Ice and Fire: As summer arrives, it brings new hope for the Arctic's animals following a winter that's pushed them to their very limits. (1 of 3)

Frozen Forest: Only a rare few can survive the Boreal forest's silent winters. But when summer comes everything changes - the animals arrive and a feeding frenzy begins. (2 of 3)

Desert of Ice: From the largest land-predator to flesh-eating plants only those with true grit survive life in the Arctic's vast, frozen and spectacular tundra. (1 of 3)

Greece: Aerial photography reveals the secrets of Greece, set in a vast landscape where myth and legend collide with the modern world. RATING: AA

Spanish Islands: A birds-eye view of the Canaries and Balearic Islands of Spain showcases astonishing marine mammals, unique vineyards and a stunning gothic Cathedral. U.

Predator Superpowers: An eye-popping look at the clever and cunning abilities that provide predators with the crucial advantage when hunting their prey.

Animal Battles: Documentary examining the motives behind some of the deadliest animal encounters: epic struggles for food, territory and a mate.

A small family of wild dogs is on the run desperately looking for a safe place to raise six tiny puppies, but the Savage Kingdom will test them to the limit.

Polar: Polar bears and arctic foxes are Earth's ultimate survivors. But as the ice breaks beneath their paws, even their resilience is tested to the extreme. With Bear Grylls. (S1, ep 6)

Documentary exploring the secrets of the giant Pacific octopus. Could this 16-foot escape artist be stronger and more intelligent than man?

Giraffe-Ic Park: This week at the zoo: it's raining baby giraffes, Dr Priya gives Connie the elephant an eye exam and two camel brothers embark on a new life. U. (S5, ep 6)

The keepers at Zoo Tampa conduct a reptile exchange with a neighbouring zoo, rear new penguin chicks and rehabilitate three injured Florida panthers. U.

From the great white sharks of South Africa to the tiger sharks in the Maldives, a team of scientists seek to uncover whether dominance is a masculine or feminine trait below the waves. U

Benelux: Soar over the Benelux region and discover the world's biggest storm barrier, one of Europe's busiest ports and a mesmerising giant flower carpet. U.

Kingdom in the Sky: Take a trip to the snow-covered, inhospitable and wild Scandinavian Mountains, home to ancient species like musk oxen, Arctic fox and reindeer. (S1, ep 2) RATING: AA

Sixth Sense: Life needs more than just brute force. Animals with a super-powered sixth sense can get the edge on prey, beat the elements and find food in unlikely places. 7+. (S1, ep 2)