Naked and Afraid Fan Database

Shanika Malcolm

Challenges:2
Episodes:9
Locations:Mexico
Shanika Malcolm

Shanika Malcolm is a Jamaican-born wellness coach based in Philadelphia who appeared on Naked and Afraid in the 2022 episode Naked and Afraid S14E1 "Curse of the Chiapas". She became the first Black woman to complete the 21-day challenge in the Mexican jungle and later returned for Naked and Afraid: Solo.

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Challenge Summary

2
Naked and Afraid: 1Naked and Afraid: Solo: 1

Items Brought

Items Given

Appearances

EpisodeSeriesAir DateLocationDaysPSRResultBroughtGiven
Curse of the ChiapasNaked and Afraid2022-02-27Mexicoβ€”6.5β€”πŸ¦Ÿ mosquito netπŸ”₯ fire starter
Surviving SoloNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-03-12β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
A Risky DecisionNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-03-19β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
The Long Trek BackNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-03-26β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
Bladder ParasiteNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-04-02β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
Catfish HunterNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-04-09β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
Edge of the KnifeNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-04-16β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
Making it Out AliveNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-04-23β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
Never QuitNaked and Afraid: Solo2023-04-30β€”β€”β€”β€”πŸ”ͺ machete, 🍲 pot, 🎣 fishing kitπŸ”₯ fire starter
James LewisJames Lewis
8 shared episodes
Cheeny PlanteCheeny Plante
8 shared episodes
Suzanne ZetaSuzanne Zeta
8 shared episodes
Kaila CumingsKaila Cumings
8 shared episodes
Fernando CalderonFernando Calderon
8 shared episodes
Jamie FrizzellJamie Frizzell
8 shared episodes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Shanika Malcolm appeared in?

Shanika Malcolm has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 14 and Naked and Afraid: Solo Season 1.

How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Shanika Malcolm been in?

Shanika Malcolm has appeared in 9 episodes of Naked and Afraid.

What item does Shanika Malcolm bring most often on Naked and Afraid?

Shanika Malcolm's most-brought item is machete, brought to 8 of their challenges.

Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated May 19, 2026.
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