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For angling fanatic Andy Coetzee, coming face to face with a massive Nile Perch is way up on his bucket list; he'll face Nile crocodiles and territorial hippos to hunt down this legendary fish on its home turf.

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2018

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S1, EP3 "Giant Barracuda"

S1, EP3 "Giant Barracuda"

For angling legend Andy Coetzee, coming face-to-face with a Giant Barracuda is still a blank box on his bucket list; he risks life and limb to feed his obsession and track down this terrifying fang-fish in murky waters.

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S1, EP2 "The Dogtooth"

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Andy's latest quest plunges him into the high seas of the Dogtooth Tuna's secret lair; against a backdrop of remote beaches and big swell, he's challenged at every cast.

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S1, EP1 "The Nile Swallower"

S1, EP1 "The Nile Swallower"

For angling fanatic Andy Coetzee, coming face to face with a massive Nile Perch is way up on his bucket list; he'll face Nile crocodiles and territorial hippos to hunt down this legendary fish on its home turf.

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Andy Coetzee has navigated the oceans in an attempt to reel in the world's largest and most elusive fish. Viewers watch as Coetzee braves one of the most treacherous rivers on the planet, dive into the predatory waters of Western Africa, and enter uncharted regions of the Indian Ocean as he seeks the Nile perch, the giant barracuda, and the dogtooth tuna. Coetzee has made it his mission to do whatever it takes --no matter how dangerous-- to catch these great giants.
Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2018
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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