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Andy Torbet tries to match the skills of some of the most incredible animals in the world.

Andy Torbet attempts to match the skills of some of nature's super heroes in a series of daring challenges. In every episode he goes up against a new animal.

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Beyond Bionic: Series 1: Episode 8: Japanese Spider Crab

Japanese Spider Crab

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Episode 8: Japanese Spider Crab

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Andy Torbet attempts to match the Japanese spider crab and complete some underwater tasks.

Andy Torbet attempts to match the Japanese spider crab, so he searches for technology capable of withstanding the pressure of living underwater.

Andy Torbet takes on a mission to match the deep-dwelling giant Japanese spider crab. Capable of living at depths as low as 600m, these crabs have amazing protective shells which withstand the pressure of the ocean water pushing down on them. His journey begins in Italy where he visits the world's deepest swimming pool, Y-40, to learn what happens to the body when submerged under many metres of water. Andy also heads to Catalina Island off the California coast for a trip in a submarine, coming face to face with some colourful fish in the process. Finally, he heads to Vancouver in Canada to try out a unique, wearable hard-suit diving system. But will his efforts enable him to complete some tricky, crab-inspired tasks?

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Andy Torbet attempts to match the skills of some of nature's superheroes in a series of daring challenges. In every episode he goes up against a new animal.

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