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World of Sharks

World of Sharks


World of Sharks

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Length:
61 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation. Forget Jaws – there is SO much more to sharks than their fearsome reputation. Join scientist and shark nerd Dr Isla Hodgson as she chats with leading experts in shark science, conservation and storytelling to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of one of the most diverse, well-adapted, enigmatic, misunderstood and threatened groups of animals on the planet.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 61 episodes

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Thresher Sharks: The Biomechanics of Tail-Whipping with Jamie Knaub

Thresher sharks are known for their unusual hunting strategy. They use their long tail ...

55 minutes
May 02, 2024

Protecting sharks and coastal livelihoods with Dr Hollie Booth

Conservation is often more about understanding people than studying the animals we are ...

49 minutes
Apr 18, 2024

Could climate change affect baby sharks? With Noémie Coulon

The ocean is warming at a rapid pace. This year (2024) began with the highest global Se...

49 minutes
Apr 04, 2024

The mystery of Charlotte, the pregnant stingray with Dr David Shiffman

In February 2024, a round stingray from a small, rural aquarium in the middle of a shop...

41 minutes
Mar 21, 2024

Tackling the fin trade with CITES with Luke Warwick

The international shark fin trade is a billion-dollar industry. It is also driving decl...

55 minutes
Mar 07, 2024

The acoustic world of sharks: how do they hear? With Dr Lucille Chapuis

Do sharks have ears? Are they good listeners? What are they listening for? Do great whi...

57 minutes
Feb 22, 2024

Going back in time with shark skin! With Dr Erin Dillon

Time travel. Ancient coral reefs. Shark sleuthing. The AMAZING properties of shark skin...

60 minutes
Feb 08, 2024

Why have sharks been so successful? With Dr James Lea

It's our 50th episode!! To celebrate, host Isla is joined by shark scientist and CEO of...

58 minutes
Dec 21, 2023

How do I build a career in shark science? Featuring the guests of season 4!

Starting out on your own career journey can be a little daunting, which is why we’ve pu...

53 minutes
Dec 07, 2023

How might pollution impact sharks? With Franco Cristiani

Plastics. Oil spills. Industrial chemicals. Herbicides. Pesticides…the list of substanc...

53 minutes
Nov 23, 2023