'All the Sharks' Review: Turning Conservation into Competition
- Romey Norton
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
By Romey Norton - July 5, 2025
Just when you thought Netflix had charted every corner of the ocean, All the Sharks swims in with something thrillingly new. Blending wildlife documentary with a globe-trotting competition show, this six-part series is like a scavenger hunt beneath the waves, with the prize being the capture of some of the world’s rarest and most elusive sharks on camera.
What is 'All the Sharks' About?
All the Sharks follows four teams, a mix of marine biologists, conservationists, and ocean-loving adventurers, as they race across the globe to photograph species that many people have only read about. From the deep-diving bluntnose Sixgill to the near-mythical great hammerhead, each episode focuses on a new target, a new terrain, and a new test of skill.
Armed with underwater cameras and a conservation mission, the teams are competing for a $50,000 prize, which goes not into their pockets, but to a marine charity of their choice. That added layer of altruism makes the journey as meaningful as it is competitive. Every shark caught on camera earns the team points, and the rarer the shark, the more points it gets.
Visually, All the Sharks is a knockout. Each shot feels cinematic with the vivid coral reefs, eerie pelagic drop-offs, and rare glimpses of sharks gliding through the blue. What I did enjoy about this series is its format: part educational, part game show, part environmental call to action. I was worried at first, thinking this game show would be hurting the environment and disturbing the sharks just for the sake of a new game show. Netflix seems to be really pushing its games/game shows, and obviously has the money to put behind big projects like this. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of respect these professionals have and genuinely are enjoying finding these sharks, and care about what happens to them. There are also medics around, so nothing can go dangerously wrong - because let's face it, they are acting a bit like crazy paparazzi, and I wouldn’t like that if I were a shark.
The structure keeps the pace brisk: challenges, tracking techniques, close calls, and clever team dynamics are all woven around shark facts and ecosystem insights. One moment you’re marvelling at a bioluminescent swell shark, the next you’re cheering on a diver who narrowly misses the perfect photo. It’s not just about sharks; the teams have to get photos of turtles, sting rays, and other sea creatures in order to get more points and win helpful prizes.
As the prize money goes towards a chosen charity, you don’t mind who wins, but that doesn’t mean the competition lacks. There’s excitement in the teams trying to capture the best photo, and the research that goes into finding the sharks is very interesting. Every contestant is passionate and diverse, bringing both scientific knowledge (such as freediving) and unexpected humour. The games are supported with visual scoreboards and animations, keeping the series eye-catching and engaging.
There are some dramatic moments for the teams; it’s not all plain sailing. They also put a lot of pressure on themselves as they know this prize pot could really help their charities. Of course, there can only be one winner.
Is 'All the Sharks' worth watching?
All the Sharks is a fresh competition series that’s fast-paced, family-friendly, and surprisingly fun. Whether you’re a marine science buff or just here for the thrill of the chase, this six-part series offers a refreshing, high-energy plunge into the world of sharks.
'All the Sharks' is streaming now on Netflix
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