Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation

By Speak Up For Blue

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Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin interview shark scientists and conservationists to find out the steps they took that lead them to study and work with sharks. Interviews include stories of field shenanigans; career choices and advice; and, the science of sharks that may or may not include great white sharks...mostly not.

Episode Date
The Big Question at Sharks International 2026: Are We Saving Sharks the Right Way?
May 05, 2026
She Built Shark Science Where Almost Nobody Was Looking
Apr 28, 2026
She Didn't Plan to Study Sharks, Then Everything Changed in the Bay of Bengal
Apr 21, 2026
He Couldn't Become a Doctor… So He Built a Shark Conservation Movement
Apr 16, 2026
Scientists Thought Sawfish Were Gone… They Were Wrong
Apr 14, 2026
She Moved Across the World to Study Devil Rays… Here's Why It Matters
Mar 23, 2026
What Scientists Just Discovered About Tiger Shark Migration
Mar 23, 2026
The Giant Shark Scientists Still Don't Understand, New Discoveries from Madagascar
Mar 10, 2026
He Couldn't Find a Job in Shark Science… So He Built a YouTube Channel Instead
Mar 03, 2026
She Left Europe to Build a Shark Conservation NGO in Angola, Here's What It Really Takes
Feb 23, 2026
How Stereo BRUVs Are Revealing Sharks We Never See and Why It Changes Conservation
Feb 03, 2026
South Africa Sharks: Building a Career Protecting Sharks When Fear Shapes the Narrative
Jan 05, 2026
Recounting 2025's Biggest Shark Stories: Orcas vs Great Whites, Better Protections, and More!
Dec 30, 2025
The Hidden Story Behind 1200 Hours of Shark Footage: Why Dr. Oscar Sosa Just Made History
Dec 08, 2025
How a Kid From Ohio Became One of the Most Influential Shark Scientists in the World
Dec 01, 2025
Guitarfish Genetics and Culture in Mexico: Bryan Huerta's Journey Into Shark Science
Nov 18, 2025
Deep Sea Shark Discovery: Ivy Baremore and David Ebert Train the Next Generation in Honduras
Nov 05, 2025
Madagascar Environment and Shark Discoveries with Dr. David Ebert
Nov 04, 2025
Ghost Sharks with Dominique Didier: Unveiling the Hidden World of Chimaeras
Oct 13, 2025
Sharks and Hurricanes: Aaron Carlisle's Journey From Jaws Trauma to Shark Science
Oct 06, 2025
The Shark Conservation Legacy of Leonard Compagno
Oct 01, 2025
Shark Science Career Advice: Kenzie Horton on Tracking White Sharks and Finding Your Path
Sep 01, 2025
Shark Science: How International Trade Fuels Unsustainable Shark and Ray Fisheries
Aug 18, 2025
Deep Sea Exploration: Jonatha Giddens on Connecting People to the Ocean Through Science and Storytelling
Aug 06, 2025
Shark Week 2025 with Jesse Colaizzi: What It Really Takes to Make the Ocean's Biggest TV Event
Jul 21, 2025
All The Sharks Netflix: Aliah Banchik Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Shark Game Show
Jul 14, 2025
Mick Grant: Discovering River Sharks and Sawfish in Papua New Guinea
Jul 11, 2025
Jaws 50th Anniversary: How a Movie Reshaped Shark Science Forever
Jun 15, 2025
Sharks, Science, and Storytelling with Guido Leurs
Jun 12, 2025
Learning About Whale Sharks with Simon Pierce Marine Megafauna, Conservation & Discovery
May 26, 2025
How Sophie Maycock's New Book is Changing the Way We See Sharks
May 12, 2025
Technical Shark Diving and Predator Science with Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou
Apr 21, 2025
Sawfish Shark Conservation: Why Dr. Barbara Weuringer Studies These Unique Species
Mar 31, 2025
From Peru to Australia: Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana's Journey in Shark Conservation
Mar 10, 2025
How Genetics is Fighting Shark Fin Trade
Feb 23, 2025
From Sharks to the Sea: Denise Sotomayor's Journey into Ocean Videography
Feb 03, 2025
Shark Conservation in South Africa
Jan 15, 2025
Shark Science to Academy Fellow: Dr. Michelle Heupel's Journey
Dec 16, 2024
The Intersection of Shark Conservation and Community Safety: Dr. Chris Lowe's Journey
Dec 09, 2024
A Career in Science Communication for Manta Rays with Jasmine Corbett
Nov 28, 2024
Behind the Mic: Exploring Shark Conservation with Mark Packer
Nov 11, 2024
From Ohio to Oregon: The Journey of a Shark Scientist with Dr. Alexandra McInturf
Nov 04, 2024
Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Journey Through Shark Science and Conservation
Oct 21, 2024
Remembering Dr. Leonard Campagno: A Giant in Shark Biology
Oct 07, 2024
From Cape Cod to the Keys: Dr. Grace Casselberry and the Eugenie Clark Award
Oct 01, 2024
From Australia to Timor-Leste: A Journey to Rediscover Lost Shark Species
Sep 16, 2024
From Landlocked to Ocean Bound: Dr. Ivy Baremore's Journey in Marine Science
Sep 09, 2024
The Global Recovery Plan for Oceanic White Tips: A Deep Dive with NOAA Scientists
Aug 19, 2024
Exploring Stingrays and Marine Conservation with Chantel Elston
Aug 05, 2024
From Crocs to Anacondas to Sharks: Filming Wildlife in Extreme Environments
Jul 22, 2024
Shark Research in the Midst of Conflict: The Story of Igbal Elhassan
Jul 15, 2024
From Skates to White Sharks: The Journey of Megan Winton
Jul 08, 2024
Confessions of a Shark Cardiologist: Writing the Book - Sharkpedia
Jul 02, 2024
Behind the Scenes: A Filmmaker's Journey in Wildlife Documentaries
Jun 25, 2024
The Multi-Faceted Role of a Global Communications Manager
Jun 10, 2024
Exploring the Unknown: Shark Research in Angola with Ana Lucia Furtado Soares
May 27, 2024
Protecting Sharks and Empowering Communities: The Story of Fundacion Mundo Azul
May 13, 2024
The Field Guide to Sharks, Rays, and Chimeras: A Deep Dive with Dr. David Ebert
May 06, 2024
Unveiling the Deep-Sea Shark Trade: A Science Cover Story
Apr 29, 2024
Building Bridges Between Science and Policy: The Angel Shark Conservation Project
Apr 15, 2024
The Changing Dynamics of White Shark Populations in South Africa
Apr 01, 2024
Shark Science and Poetry: A Conversation with Maria Cristina Oddone
Mar 18, 2024
Behind the Lens: Creating a Shark Conservation Documentary
Mar 11, 2024
From Mountains to Oceans: Dr. Lauren Meyer's Adventure in Shark Science
Feb 26, 2024
From Spain to NOAA: The Journey of a Shark Scientist
Feb 19, 2024
Beyond Jaws - The Super Bowl Edition
Feb 13, 2024
Career Insights and Inspiring Stories from Marine Biologist John O'Sullivan
Jan 29, 2024
The Loss of a flatshark - Lost Sharks: species gone due to fishing pressures
Jan 15, 2024
From Marine Mammals to Sharks: Dr. Joanna Alfaro-Shigeto's Journey in Conservation
Jan 09, 2024
From PhD to Beyond: Jalen's Journey Into Studying Flatsharks and What's Next
Dec 11, 2023
Unveiling the Secrets of Isla de Plata's Manta Ray Population
Nov 27, 2023
Exploring the Diversity of Fields within Shark Science
Nov 13, 2023
Exploring the World of Sharks: Behind the Scenes with Underwater Cinematographer Andy Casagrande
Oct 31, 2023
Interview with Dean Grubbs on his new book: The Lives of Sharks
Oct 10, 2023
From Coral Reefs to Sharks: Nick Dulvy's Journey - Part 2
Oct 02, 2023
From Northern Ireland to Fiji: The Journey of Dr. Nick Dulvy
Sep 18, 2023
From Scientist to Shark Science Illustrator: Lindsay's Journey
Sep 04, 2023
Making Shark TV Programs To Help Your Shark Research Organization with Dr. Tristan Guttridge
Aug 21, 2023
Exploring the World of Sharks with Ray Troll **NEW BOOK ALERT**
Aug 16, 2023
How to Land a High-Level Conservation Position Without a PhD
Aug 07, 2023
Behind the Scenes of Shark Week with famed producer, Jeff Kurr
Jul 24, 2023
Exploring the Stories Behind Dr. Greg Skomel's Book on Shark Science called "Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking The Great White Shark"
Jul 17, 2023
Exploring the Wild Journey of Joe Romeiro: A Shark Week Adventure
Jul 10, 2023
Celebrating Shark Research and Education with James Lea and Save Our Seas
Jun 26, 2023
Building Strong Relationships with Fishing Communities in Shark Research with Debbie Yu
Jun 12, 2023
From Porpoises to Sawfishes: The Adventures of Dr. Ruth Leeney in Marine Conservation
May 29, 2023
Exploring the Global Conservation Efforts for Sharks and Rays with Dr. Rima Jabado
May 17, 2023
Pursuing a research career studying Manta Rays after everyone telling her she shouldn't with Dr. Andrea Marshall
May 01, 2023
Dr. Oscar Sosa talks about his shark science graduate work in Japan
Apr 17, 2023
Studying shark genetics with Dr. Ximena Vélez-Suazo
Apr 03, 2023
Studying rays in Brazil with Dr. Patricia Charvet
Mar 20, 2023
Shark Research in Chile with Dr. Francisco Concha (Pancho)
Mar 06, 2023
Shark science through history, performance art, travel, and research
Feb 20, 2023
Career pivoting in shark science with Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer
Feb 06, 2023
The Manta Trust is working to protect manta rays and devil rays
Jan 23, 2023
Shark research Beneath the Waves with Dr. Austin Gallagher
Jan 09, 2023
Sharks science fused with art with Ray Troll
Dec 12, 2022
Sharks to Hagfish: Studying a diverse array of vertebrate species with Dr. Willy Bemis
Nov 28, 2022
How the Sharks International conference was a success after a global pandemic with Ali Hood.
Nov 14, 2022
Sharks4Kids with Jillian Morris-Brake
Oct 31, 2022