Ep 3. Surviving With Sharks

In the third episode of Naked and Afraid XL season 5 titled “Surviving With Sharks”, the survivalists find themselves on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean surrounded by dangerous marine life including sharks, crocodiles, and deadly jellyfish. This episode brings together seasoned survivalists who have previously participated in the show's past seasons and challenges them to push their abilities to the brink as they compete against each other to survive harsh conditions.

The group is made up of ten survivalists who have all previously survived 21 days in the most brutal environments on the planet. However, this time they are challenged to survive for a staggering 60 days in an environment where danger lurks at every turn. The group includes veteran participants EJ Snyder, Jeff Zausch, Lacey Jones, Steven Lee Hall Jr, and Laura Zerra, as well as new faces such as Gary Golding, Sarah Danser, Ryan Holt, Shannon Kulpa and Seth Reece.

The first challenge for the group is to navigate their way through shark-infested waters to reach the island. The ocean is a dangerous place, and the group must use all their survival skills to avoid becoming prey to the marine predators in the waters.

Once the group reaches the island, they face a harsh environment that will test them both physically and mentally. Water sources are scarce, and the group must find and purify water if they are to survive the 60-day challenge. Food is also scarce, and the group must rely on their survival skills to catch fish, hunt for small game and forage for vegetation on the island.

As the days progress, tensions rise as the survivalists struggle to coexist in such close quarters. The group must find a way to work together if they are to survive the intense challenge they have been set. The experienced survivalists teach the newcomers vital skills such as starting a fire, building a shelter, and finding food, while the newcomers bring an energetic and fresh approach to the challenge.

The harsh environment of the island has a profound effect on the group, both mentally and physically. The absence of modern comforts such as blankets and pillows, as well as a lack of adequate sleep and a nutritious diet, causes the survivalists to suffer from extreme fatigue, weakness and illnesses.

The Surviving With Sharks episode of Naked and Afraid XL season 5 is an intense and gripping watch, with the survivalists’ skills and endurance pushed to the limit. The group must overcome their fears and work together if they are to survive the dangerous marine life and harsh conditions of the island.

Who will come out on top, and who will succumb to the mental and physical challenges they face? Find out in this gripping and thrilling episode of Naked and Afraid XL season 5.