Join me & only me as I read out some of your hilarious horror stories from diving with sharks & jump into some amazing shark facts about the six gill shark species...

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In this conversationwe interview badass jiu-jitsu blackbeltshark scientist Yannis Papastamatiou, exploring the profound influence of the film Jaws on shark science, the ground breaking research conducted at the Shark Lab, and the fascinating social structures of sharks. We discuss the importance of technology in studying shark behaviour, the impact of human activity on shark populations, and the unique personalities of different shark species. Yannis shares valuable advice for aspiring scientists and emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of marine ecosystems and conservation efforts.

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A deep dive into my work in Indonesia, Project Hiu is my mission to repropose a fleet of sharkfishing vesselsin Indonesiain tourism, saving sharks but also changing the way we look at shark fishermen. On this episode, I answer your questions about the project written in on Instagram, the highs & the lows, who my favourite shark fishermen is and “how do I pronounce Hiu?” 

Website www.projecthiu.com

Social media @projecthiu

Introduction film: https://youtu.be/3I2tTNGU8-A?feature=sharedEpisode3

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One of the most influential ocean conservationists and underwater filmmakers of our time, with a career spanning more than six decades, Valerie has helped reshape theworld’s understanding of sharks and marine life. From her early days as a champion spearfisher to becoming a pioneering diver, photographer, and conservation advocate, she has played an instrumental role in changing public perception of sharks from mindless killers to misunderstood, essential predators. This episode is dedicated to the wise words of the greatest female shark diver to have ever lived.

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In 2024, Project Hiu becomes entangled in a wild goose chase to track down the owners of a retrieved shark tag, only to discover it was the key to uncovering the longest recorded migration of a white shark, all the way from South Africa to Indonesia. 

Read the paper here: https://www.publish.csiro.au/WR/justaccepted/WR24145

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As I say goodbye for this season, I take to social media to ask for your answers to these questions and as usual, the results don’t disappoint. 

Follow Madison @sharkgirlmadison

Follow Project Hiu @projecthiu

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This is the second episode I have done about shark first aid, the first one acting as an extension to my surfing guide to sharks… and this one expanding on the topic to not only focus on potential attacks of surfers, but those we face in the shark tourism industry as well. Joined once again by Benjamin Crook… clinical nurse educator in emergency and creator of the ED jam medical podcast, we're going to run through some of the things you need to know… about shark attack first aid…

ED jam podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6YIYojOqLWI5twHHajZrsU?si=ec6492d85ed9428e

Videos 

Tac MED video on how to apply a tourniquet 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zvx6LGR98dA

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zvx6LGR98dA 

First aid kits 

https://tacmedaustralia.com.au/products/operator-ifak-kit?variant=43597288776&country=AU¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16926729736&gbraid=0AAAAADjEEaayH9SM_nYsensJeih3ScQ6V&gclid=CjwKCAjw24vBBhABEiwANFG7y_dEKWiR_Yd9dsPMYgDe_grPMIax4gXWVtYtkSBoQ57J1-vxHoynlBoCWxQQAvD_BwE

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A groundbreaking study titled Prevalence of Endangered Shark Trophies In
Automated Detection of Online Trade sheds light on the alarming online trade of
endangered shark species right under our noses. Tune in for an insight into how you may have endangered shark species in your everyday life without even realizing it, and tune in to the end of the episode for a powerful call to action and ways to become involved.

Vic Hislop sells a Great White
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3368592/Queensland-shark-hunter-Vic-
Hislop-sells-frozen-great-white-shark-30-000.html

Prevalence of endangered shark trophies in automated detection of the online
wildlife trade
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320725000291

Off the shelf: Shark Cartilage supplements and the truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mw3BbWgslY

Spencer's social media
@Fish_defender

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In the thrilling second instalment of our Megalodon series, PhD palaeontologist Jack Cooper returns to dive deeper into the legend and science of the Megalodon,
debunking myths, exploring its extinction, and revealing what this ancient apex
predator can teach us about modern shark conservation.
Jack’s website: https://www.drjackacooper.com/

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In today’s very special episode, I sit down with my partner, Tanner, to discuss how his attempt to save sharks and do the right thing nearly landed him in jail. We recorded this episode a week after learning that Tanner had been pardoned by President Donald Trump.

In August 2020, Tanner Mansell, a crew member on a shark-diving charter boat off the coast of Jupiter, Florida, came across a longline fishing setup approximately three miles offshore. Believing it to be part of an illegal operation, Tanner and the boat’s captain, John Moore, freed 19 sharks and a giant grouper that had been caught on the line. They reported the incident to state wildlife officials and brought the fishing gear back to shore.

Unbeknownst to them, the longline belonged to a licensed fisherman. As a result, federal prosecutors charged Mansell and Moore with theft of property within special maritime jurisdiction—a federal felony.

Book a trip with Tanner
https://www.tannerunderwater.com

And follow his social media, @tannerunderwater

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