The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand announced that the thrilling ocean adventure Shipwreck Hunters Australia will continue with season 2 for Disney+.
The next six-part instalment of the top-rated Australian Original documentary series follows a team of fearless ocean adventurers who dive deep to uncover new stories of incredible survivors and devastating tragedies along Western Australia’s ruggedly beautiful ‘Treasure Coast’.
Season 2 picks up with the returning crew of skilled divers and underwater filmmakers: Captain Ash Sutton, Andre Rerekura, Nush Freedman, Johnny Debnam, and Ryan Chatfield, supported by expert maritime archaeologists from the Western Australian Museum.
The adrenaline-pumping expeditions take viewers into the ocean’s depths to investigate maritime mysteries, experience unique and stunning ocean wildlife, and explore Western Australia’s coastline, which is believed to be the home of more than 1,600 shipwrecks.
Season 1 included the incredible historic maritime discovery of the 111-year-old sunken Finnish-owned sailing ship Glenbank and a 1942 Flying Boat sunk during World War 2 in Broome.
“We’re thrilled Shipwreck Hunters Australia is returning to Disney+ for another season,” The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said.
“The series captivated our audiences worldwide with its mystery, adventure and exploration. We’re excited for this next chapter of shipwreck tales and to see even more breathtaking underwater filmmaking in a place of such rare and truly natural beauty.”
Shipwreck Hunters Australia season 2 received significant production investment from Screen Australia and was financed with support from Screenwest, Lotterywest, the Western Australian Regional Screen Fund, and Tourism Western Australia.
The Western Australian Museum also supports it. Filming has commenced and will occur across several locations in the year ahead.
