Monster Fish Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Monster Fish of Mongolia

Mon, Mar 8, 2010

Filmed in Mongolia - this show focuses on Zeb's research on the ecology and conservation status of the world's largest trout species, the taimen, a huge predator that can grow to 6 feet and 200 pounds. Highlights of the show include details about a a partnership between scientists, anglers, and local monks designed to help protect the taimen, a discussion of threats including poaching and gold mining, and beautiful scenes of Mongolia and fly fishing. Themes: Lake Baikal watershed, fish biology, endangered species issues, partnerships for conservation, catch and release angling, ecology of long-lived species, threats to freshwater biodiversity.

Episode 2

Sawfish

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

Zeb Hogan travels to northern Australia to study the deadly, and endangered, saw-fish - a cross between a shark, a sting ray and a chainsaw.

Episode 3

Giant Stingray

Follow Dr Zeb Hogan on his quest to find what could be the world's largest and most deadly freshwater fish - the giant freshwater stingray.

Episode 4

Great White Sturgeon

Wed, Dec 16, 2009

Zeb goes in search of one of North America's river monsters - the giant white sturgeon, many of which have a life-span of almost a century.

Episode 5

Giants of Thailand

Sat, Feb 7, 2026