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Season 1 – Whale Wars

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Animal Planet teams up with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society to present this seafaring chronicle of activists dedicated to interfering with Japanese whaling expeditions. The Sea Shepherds are led by Captain Paul Watson, who, in 1977, founded the nonprofit organization to protect marine wildlife and their habitats worldwide. The Japanese say that their whaling is legally accepted research, but the Sea Shepherds say it is just a cover for illegal commercial whaling. The show's theme song is composed by Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan.

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Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 04/02/2020
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From graphic footage of whale fishing to lighthearted moments that show the crew's camaraderie, the show does an excellent job of telling the story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Elizabeth Bronstein

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 7, 2008 Needle in a Haystack Paul and the crew of the Sea Shepherd face hardships while looking for their first whaling boat. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 14, 2008 Nothing's Ideal Captain Paul devises a dangerous plan to take on the Yushin Maru 2. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 21, 2008 International Incidents R Us Captain Watson forces the Australian and Japanese governments to negotiate as Ben and Giles of the Sea Shepherd are held hostage on the Yushin Maru 2. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 28, 2008 We Are Hooligans Pottsy and Giles become instant celebrities upon their return from the Yushin Maru; the crew discovers they are being followed. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 5, 2008 Doors Slamming and Things Breaking One of the ship's engines is broken; after a crew party, the officers order the ship dry. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 12, 2008 Ladies First The Sea Shepherds head back to sea with a new crew of volunteers; a crew member is critically injured during the mission. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 19, 2008 Boiling Point The Sea Shepherds find and strike the Nisshin Maru factory ship. Details

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Whale Wars — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Elizabeth Bronstein
Network
Animal Planet
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 7, 2008