Shark Task Force

Shark Task Force

By George C. SchellengerScienceLife SciencesNatural Sciences
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Shark Task Force episodes

  • Shark Task Force/Ocean Task Force: Manatee Magic

    Sure they're not sharks, but the Ocean and Shark Task Force recently went on a manatee expedition. Cooler temperates have killed hundreds with winter - and to survive, manatees are hunkering down. With that in mind, here's a tribute to these awesome animals. You'll see why it's so easy to fall in love. For more information on manatees, check out www.manateesinparadise.com.

    3 min
  • Shark Bite: Intentional or Accidental?

    The recent death of a Florida man from a fatal shark bite has sparked debate: Was the death intentional or accidental? The Shark Task Force looks at the debate - and asks the bigger question - what should we know before we go into the ocean? How can we be safer when it comes to sharks?

    3 min
  • Sharks: Baby, it's cold outside!

    It's winter and chances are you're cold, unless of course, you're a great white shark. Sharks, manatees, turtles and winter - this time on the SharkTaskForce. For more on Gumbo Limbo in Boca Raton -- check out: http://www.gumbolimbo.org/ We'll see you next time on the Shark Task Force, because, why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks!

    3 min
  • Sharks - Up Close -- Behind the Scenes
    As 2010 rolls ahead, we dive deeper into the new book - Sharks - Up Close. How do you get the perfect shot of a shark? Wildlife photographer Jim Abernethy shows us in this video featuring hammerheads, oceanic white tips, tiger sharks and lemon sharks. The Shark Task Force will be back very soon because... why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks!
    3 min
  • Sharks: Up Close
    In this edition of the Shark Task Force, Jim Abernethy takes you inside his new book, Sharks: Up Close. With incredible images and amazing facts, Sharks: Up Close is the perfect book for any shark lover's bookshelf. It's also a great way for someone wanting to know more about sharks to find out the latest information. Jim has spent decades with these apex predators - and the book is endorsed by WYLAND and Howard & Michele Hall. We hope you enjoy this preview. To find out more, visit sharktaskforce.com or scuba-adventures.com.
    3 min
  • Shark Ambassadors
    This time on the Shark Task Force, meet Emma and Emma, two shark ambassadors working both sides of the water. This episode was recorded at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas and off the coast of Palm Beach where we caught up with Emma Finn - the name behind "Emma" the Tiger Shark. For more on sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea, available from CaptainJon.com
    4 min
  • Audio Edition: The End of the Line
    This time on the Shark Task Force, a special audio edition. Recently we caught up with Rupert Murray, director of the movie, The End of the Line. It's the first major documentary focusing on overfishing. The movie asks you to "imagine a world without fish." What are the dangers of overfishing? Could we be in trouble by the middle of this century? Is there anything we can do? Find out in this special edition. Thanks as always, and remember -why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks?
    10 min
  • Wyland and the Art of Saving the Ocean
    Marine Life Artist Wyland is known for his life-sized "whaling walls." He spent almost three decades painting 100 walls around the world. Today that work is seen by 1 billion people every year. That's only part of the picture. Wyland sat down with us to talk about his work, what's next and why inspiring the next generation is the key to saving our planet. Special thanks to Wyland, The Wyland Foundation and Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures.
    4 min
  • Sharks: Myth, Medicine and Mercury
    In this critical episode of the SharkTaskForce, we look at the question - "Are sharks dangerous?" The answer will surprise you in more ways than one. Special thanks to Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures, and everyone working to protect sharks.
    3 min
  • Speaking out about Sharks
    The Shark Task Force continues to follow the story of Lemon Sharks in Florida. The state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering prohibiting the take of Lemon Sharks in Florida waters. In October, people on all sides of the issue gathered to speak out. The Shark Task Force will continue to follow this story as the state of Florida considers what to do. The FWC is scheduled to review the issue in December in Clewiston, FL.
    3 min

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