Whale Wars 2008
What is Whale Wars?
Whale Wars is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Documentary, Reality, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 54
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 7, 2008
- Last aired
- Jan 2, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Animal Planet
- Genres
- Documentary, Reality, Drama
- Updated
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Whale Wars is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Documentary, Reality, Drama. Status: Canceled. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Activists clash with Japanese whalers in icy Antarctic waters”
- Documentary-style look at marine activism
- High-stakes confrontations at sea
- Follows founder Paul Watson and his crew
- Graphic confrontations may be unsettling
- Focus on a single anti‑whaling campaign
Watch it if you’re interested in environmental activism and high‑stakes maritime encounters.
The series contains intense confrontations and graphic depictions of anti‑whaling actions, suitable for mature viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Needle in a Haystack Nov 7, 2008
- E2 Nothing's Ideal Nov 14, 2008
- E3 International Incidents R Us Nov 21, 2008
- E4 We Are Hooligans Nov 28, 2008
- E5 Doors Slamming and Things Breaking Dec 5, 2008
- E6 Ladies First Dec 12, 2008
- E7 Boiling Point Dec 19, 2008
Season 2 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide →- E1 The Sound of Ice Jun 5, 2009
- E2 The Flexibility of Steel Jun 12, 2009
- E3 As Bad As Our Bark Jun 19, 2009
- E4 Yum Yum, Eat Crow Jun 26, 2009
- E5 The Unintimidatables Jul 10, 2009
- E6 With a Hook Jul 17, 2009
- E7 The Desire to Fling Things Jul 24, 2009
- E8 Bait and Switch Jul 31, 2009
- E9 Crazy Ivan Aug 7, 2009
- E10 The Stuff of Nightmares Aug 14, 2009
- E11 Overlooking a Forlorn Shore Aug 21, 2009
Season 3 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide →- E1 Surrounded by Spies Jun 4, 2010
- E2 Crossing Danger Jun 11, 2010
- E3 From Hell's Heart Jun 18, 2010
- E4 Stealth Attack Jun 25, 2010
- E5 The Thrill of the Chase Jul 9, 2010
- E6 Sliced In Two Jul 16, 2010
- E7 Revenge Is Mine Jul 23, 2010
- E8 Ready To Snap Jul 30, 2010
- E9 A Bloody Trail Aug 6, 2010
- E10 Zero Hour Aug 13, 2010
- E11 Fire in the Sky Aug 20, 2010
- E12 Vendetta Aug 27, 2010
- E13 To the Ends of the Earth Aug 27, 2010
- E14 From Pirate to Prisoner Sep 3, 2010
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide →- E1 Battle Cry Jun 3, 2011
- E2 No Escape Jun 10, 2011
- E3 Ghosts in the Machine Jun 17, 2011
- E4 The Devil's Icebox Jun 24, 2011
- E5 Tracking the Enemy Jul 8, 2011
- E6 Race to Save Lives Jul 15, 2011
- E7 Enemy In Their Grasps Jul 22, 2011
- E8 Battle Stations Jul 29, 2011
- E9 The Giant Enemy Aug 5, 2011
- E10 Delivering the Final Blow Aug 12, 2011
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide →- E1 Setting the Trap Jun 1, 2012
- E2 Games of Chance Jun 8, 2012
- E3 Dead in the Water Jun 15, 2012
- E4 Into the Belly of the Beast Jun 22, 2012
- E5 Crossing the Line Jun 29, 2012
- E6 Never Say Die Jul 6, 2012
- E7 Counterstrike Jul 13, 2012
- E8 Target Acquired Jul 20, 2012
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Whale Wars?
Whale Wars follows Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherd crew as they attempt to disrupt Japanese whaling operations off Antarctica.
When did Whale Wars first premiere?
The series premiered on November 7, 2008 on Animal Planet.
Which network broadcast Whale Wars?
It aired on the Animal Planet cable channel.
Who leads the anti‑whaling efforts shown in the series?
The efforts are led by Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
How many seasons were confirmed by 2013?
Animal Planet renewed the show for a sixth season on January 5, 2013.