Chris Hemsworth dives with sharks in Foxtel’s new documentary Shark Beach

Chris Hemsworth is set to host Foxtel’s new documentary Shark Beach.

The Hollywood actor, 37, joins Dr Paul Butcher as they watch sharks off the north coast of New South Wales.

In a trailer for the documentary, Chris explains, “I’ve never seen a shark while surfing, but you definitely feel their presence and there were a few frightening moments where I was pretty sure there was. had something below me. “

Upcoming: Chris Hemsworth dives with sharks as he presents Foxtel’s new documentary, Shark Beach

In the documentary, he meets Valerie Taylor, a shark ecologist, who takes him diving with gray nurse sharks.

After the dive, Chris says, “It’s such a privilege to see these creatures up close. It was beyond my expectations.

“You really feel like this is their space, their home, and that you are the guest. You feel completely at the mercy of your surroundings and these creatures, but at the same time at peace.

After the dive, Chris says, “It’s such a privilege to see these creatures up close. It was beyond my expectations’

He continued, “I never knew I would feel that way about the ocean and these beautiful creatures that we need to protect.”

In the documentary, Chris is also asked to take aDNA sample from a 2.8-meter shark so scientists can study its diet.

“Here we are about to do an anal swab from a shark. It’s for science Where’s her ass? ‘ he says.

“It’s all for science”: In the documentary, Chris is also asked to take a DNA sample from a 2.8-meter shark so that scientists can study its diet

The actor is also seen surfing with Australian surf champion Mick Fanning and asking him about his shark attack in 2015.

Shark Beach will air on Foxtel’s National Geographic Channel on Monday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m.

The documentary will also be available on Disney + from July 9.

Exciting! Shark Beach will air on Foxtel’s National Geographic Channel on Monday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m.