Planet Earth 3 Viewers Left in Tears as Baby Seals Face Harrowing Shark Attack

Heart-Racing Comeback

Planet Earth 3 fans were left in tears just minutes into the show as great white sharks trapped and attacked a group of adorable baby seals. The highly anticipated revival of the BBC nature series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, did not disappoint viewers, who were exhilarated to see the heart-racing comeback after a six-year hiatus.

Tears and Teary-Eyes

During the action-packed first episode of season 3, viewers were left teary-eyed as they witnessed the Cape fur seals on South Africa's Robberg Peninsula fighting for survival. The pups shuffled off the rocks to the waters below to get food while avoiding the great white sharks, who circled their territory in large numbers. The harrowing scenes left viewers emotional and quickly taking to Twitter to express their reactions.

Twitter Reactions

Many viewers took to Twitter to share their emotional responses to the baby seals' plight. One user wrote, "5 minutes in, and I'm already crying." Another added, "Attenborough doesn't mess around, does he? Nine minutes in, and a great white shark is already breaking a nation's collective heart." The intense scenes had viewers on the edge of their seats, with one commenting, "Buckle up, let's see who's fighting for survival this time. First, a baby seal...in MORTAL DANGER."

A Surprising Turn of Events

As the episode continued, the baby seals took matters into their own flippers, banding together to push the great white shark out of their land. Sir David Attenborough described the moment as "heartening" and "engaging," noting that it revealed new knowledge about the behavior of these animals.

What's Next?

In the new series of Planet Earth, viewers can expect to be amazed by "the most astonishing wild places" and "mysterious creatures." The show promises to reveal rare and spectacular wonders through a new lens, capturing breathtaking animal moments. Planet Earth 3 continues next Sunday on BBC One from 6:15pm.