Great Blue Wild

Palau, a Pacific island nation, made history in 2009 when it designated the world’s inaugural shark sanctuary, covering its waters and safeguarding more than one hundred shark species. This pioneering protection initiative marked a global first in marine conservation worldwide.

Palau Shark Sanctuary is a programme presented as an episode‑style documentary. It falls under the genre of factual television, focusing on a specific environmental initiative rather than fictional storytelling. The episode tells the tale of Palau, a Pacific island nation that, in 2009, established the world’s inaugural shark sanctuary. This protected area was set up to safeguard more than a hundred different shark species, marking a historic step for marine conservation. By highlighting Palau’s 2009 decision, the programme underscores how the sanctuary became the first of its kind globally. It shows the scale of protection offered to over 100 shark species and illustrates the nation’s pioneering role in marine preservation. In its closing sections, the episode reinforces the significance of Palau’s action, reminding viewers that the creation of this sanctuary represented a landmark moment for protecting shark populations worldwide.