Chasing Monsters

- Season 1

(2015)

Growing to over 800 lbs, the goliath grouper is among the world's largest marine fish. After meeting a diver who was attacked by one, Cyril goes on a mission to catch these giants using a primitive and dangerous technique - And he'll even have to dive in shark infested waters and use himself as bait.

Staying as far away from shark's jaws as possible is the normal thing to do, but this time, Cyril has no choice but to get really close. Recruited by researchers to catch the ocean's most feared predators and swab their razor-sharp teeth to help develop antibiotics that save shark bite victims, Cyril must brave crocodiles and raging sharks to fulfill this perilous mission.

Using only his hands and feet as bait, Cyril's on a mission to catch a powerful fish that can grow almost as big as a man: the catfish. It's one of the most extreme and dangerous fishing techniques in the world, and was practiced by Native Americans hundreds of years ago. But Oklahoma's muddy waters are home to many deadly creatures, and Cyril will hopefully avoid getting bitten by snapping turtles, venomous snakes and muskrats as he searches for the catfish's underwater lairs.

After training with Brazilian special forces, Cyril embarks on a journey deep into the heart of the Amazon rain forest to catch the mighty paraiba.

In Texas, Cyril prepares to face the needle-like fangs of the mysterious alligator gar, while trying his best to avoid another ancient beast.

To get to Brazil's largest prehistoric fish, the endangered arapaima, Cyril must wade through swamps infested with piranhas, caimans and anacondas.

In an exciting journey that begins at the Notre Dame cathedral, Cyril chases a mysterious giant fish rumored to frequent Paris.

In Cuba, Cyril pursues two elusive beasts: the legendary barracuda and the tarpon, known for its acrobatics and fighting skills.

Invited by the Innu tribe to track giant lake trout in Canada, Cyril must deal with 4-foot-thick ice, marauding wolves and other new challenges.

Inspired by Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," Cyril sets out to hand-line a monster fish in a tiny boat and ends up in the battle of his life.

Northern Canada, land of the Cree aboriginals and giant aquatic beasts. Cyril is here on a mission to catch one of the most aggressive fish on the planet.

To track invasive species in Florida, Cyril must first earn the trust of the rugged Gladesmen by catching a python and swimming with wild alligators.