A single whale terrorised the Byzantine Empire for fifty years,  sinking ships, wrecking trade routes, and earning a name feared across the ancient world. Dive into the unbelievable true story of Porphyrios, the whale who fought an empire… and almost won.

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On this special Halloween episode of Man Eaters we cover two crimes that shocked the world not only for their brutality, but for the haunting question at their centre: If someone consents to being eaten, is it still murder? We examine the cases of Armin Meiwes and Issei Sagawa, the psychology behind extreme fetish cannibalism, and the ethical nightmare that still divides legal experts and philosophers today.

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In December 2010, the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, one of the world’s most popular diving destinations,  was shaken by a series of unprecedented shark attacks. Over just a few days, five swimmers were mauled and one was killed in clear, shallow water. What followed was chaos: beach closures, international headlines, conspiracy theories, and a desperate search for answers.

This episode investigates what really happened in the Red Sea that week — how a perfect storm of environmental disruption, human interference, and ecological imbalance turned a tropical paradise into a scene of fear.

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Jane Goodall forever changed the way we see animals, nature, and ourselves. In this special tribute episode, we look back at her extraordinary life. From her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Gombe to her global fight for conservation and compassion. As the world mourns her passing, we celebrate the legacy of a woman who inspired millions to care for the planet and all who share it.

https://janegoodall.org.au/ways-to-give/

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On today's episode we cover the incredible survival story of Val Plumwood - an Australian woman who was attacked by a massive saltwater crocodile in 1985 and somehow survived. The waters of Kakadu National Park are not for the faint-hearted. Hear all about this and other Australian crocodile attacks - these stories would have Bob Katter in a coma. 

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Its a big day in Man Eaters History. For the first time ever, we are going back and retelling a story from the early days of the show! Today we rediscover the horror behind the Sankebetsu brown bear incident. In 1915, a huge brown bear descended on a tiny village in Hokkaido, Japan. Over several terrifying days it broke into homes, hunted families, and left seven people dead in one of the most shocking animal attacks ever recorded. This is the chilling true story of the Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident.

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Howdy folks! Ya boy is back and BOY IS HE CONGESTED! On this very stuffy episode we take a look at the list of fatal jellyfish stings in Australia and learn all about the deadliest jelly's on the north coast: box jellyfish, Irukandji and sea wasps- oh my! 

Apologies for my voice I will not sleep with the window open before recording any more...

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In today's episode we pop over to Indonesia to talk about one of the most unique and dangerous predators in the world: The Komodo Dragon. An evolutionary marvel, these reptiles are incredible animals- and very real threats to the people who leave amongst them. 

Grab your baguette and time traveling pants because we are heading to France in the 1400s to investigate one of the wildest and craziest animal attacks in European history - The Wolves Of Paris. In the middle of The Hundred Years War a pack of wolves terrified the villagers of Paris, and this pack was lead by a horrifying alpha called "Courtard" AKA - The Bobtail.

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On today's episode we talk about the life and words of Kenneth Anderson- a Man Eater hunter from the early 1900s who not only hunted deadly animals, but wrote about them with warmth and heart.