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What to Watch on Tuesday: SharkFest special looks at Myrtle Beach attacks

A great white shark swims near the surface of the water.
A great white shark swims near the surface of the water. National Geographic

When Sharks Attack: Deep Dives (8 p.m., National Geographic) - One of tonight’s SharkFest offerings is an enhanced episode of “When Sharks Attack” called “4 Bites, 10 Minutes” that takes place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The episode focuses on events of June 14th, 2012, when in just 10 minutes, 4 shark attacks occurred on a small stretch of beach. The rare spike in attacks leaves experts searching for the truth. Note: this is an enhanced episode from SharkFest 2020. A new episode airs at 9 and looks at a rise in shark attacks in Florida.

The Latino Experience (9 p.m., PBS NC) - This is the first hour of a special three-hour presentation of nonfiction and fiction short films, exploring a broad collection of experiences, perspectives, and points of view to highlight the diversity of the Latino/a/x community and to illuminate the vibrancy of the United States and Puerto Rico.

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Brooke Cain
The News & Observer
Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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