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Champions for Shark Research and Marine Conservation

Ron and Valerie Taylor opened our eyes to the wonders of marine life, specifically sharks. They were the first people to film great white sharks without the protection of a cage.

CHAMPION SPEARFISHERS

Ron and Valerie met as members of the St George Spearfishing Club in Sydney, Australia. They were both competitive spearfishers, with Valerie winning the national titles three years in a row in the early 1960s, and Ron the world championship in 1965. During this time their fascination with

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