Join Mark as he speaks with Shark Trust Patron, wildlife presenter and shark expert, Steve Backshall! 

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If you have questions about the podcast, or something you'd like to ask our guests, you can reach out to us on social media or email host, Mark Packer at [email protected] 

To see more of Steve's incredible work, check out the links below and keep an eye out for his Deadly 60 UK Tour:
Website: stevebackshall.com/
Instagram: @backshall.steve

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Hosted by Mark Packer.
Recording and editing by Louis Hogan.
Sponsored by SurfEars
Podcast artwork by rev.01 Studio

Thank you for listening!

A very special bonus episode dedicated to the Oceanic 31 Art Collaboration. 

Join Mark as he talks to five of the thirty-one artists, Rachel Brooks, Janina Rossiter, James Higgs, Janavi Kramer and Abigail Burt, about their pieces in the Oceanic 31 Collection. And explore how art can bring a new perspective to conservation!

You can bid on the original Oceanic 31 art pieces here.

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If you have questions about the podcast, or something you'd like to ask our guests, you can reach out to us on social media or email host, Mark Packer at [email protected] 

To see more of the artists incredible work, check out the links below to their Instagram pages:
Rachel Brooks: @rachelbrooksart
Janavi Kramer: @belowandbeyondart
Jimmy Higgs: @james_higgs
Janina Rossiter: @janinarossiter
Abigail Burt: @abigailiburt

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Artwork by the very talented graphic designers at rev.01 Studio

Thank you so much for listening to Series 1 of the Shark Trust Podcast! We are taking a short break now while we get to work on Series 2.  

You can listen to all the episodes and bonus episodes here and you can watch the full video versions on the Shark Trust YouTube Channel. Discover behind-the-scenes stories and learn how you can become a part of the global effort to safeguard sharks and rays!

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An episode fully focused on one of the UK's most famous sharks, the Basking Shark! How big are their brains? Where can you see them? What makes them so iconic?

Join Mark as he talks to Award-winning Wildlife Artist, Scientific Illustrator and Basking Shark Expert, Rachel Brooks!

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If you have questions about the podcast, or something you'd like to ask our guests, you can reach out to us on social media or email host, Mark Packer at [email protected] 

To see more of Rachel's incredible work, check out the links below:
Website: rachelbrooksart.com
Instagram: @rachelbrooksart

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If you are interested in supporting our conservation work, you can help us through becoming a member, adopting one of these amazing sharks, donating to support the future of sharks and rays, and take part in our citizen science projects!

Artwork by the very talented graphic designers at rev.01 Studio

Talking to Manta Rays? The best places to photograph sharks and rays! And tips on how to use your passion to help shark and ray conservation!

Join Mark as he talks to the Shark Trust's Marketing Manager and Award-winning Underwater Photographer, Caroline Robertson-Brown!

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Sharks lay eggs? Who is ShaREN? What do you do if you spot a shark?

Join Mark as he finds out the details of the Shark Trust's Citizen Science projects with Data Analyst, Harriet Allen! 

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Artwork by the very talented graphic designers at rev.01 Studio

Join Mark at Go Diving, the UK's biggest dive show, as we take the Shark Trust Podcast on the road! Mark met up with Shark Expert and Underwater Photographer, Donovan Lewis. Donovan shares his experience of diving in the wild and in aquariums, and how if we act now, we can turn the tide for sharks and rays!

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If you have questions about the podcast, or something you'd like to ask our guests, you can reach out to us on social media or email host, Mark Packer at [email protected] 

If you found this episode interesting and would like to see Donovan's underwater photography and hear more about his experiences, you can find out more here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donovans_reefs/?hl=en
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/donovanlewisphotos/
Website: https://www.donovanlewisphotos.com/

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Artwork by the very talented graphic designers at rev.01 Studio

Shark-like rays? Ray-like sharks? 

Join Mark as he finds out about angel sharks and guitarfish with Conservation Officer, Hettie Brown! 

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If you are interested in supporting the conservation work that we do, you can help us through becoming a member, adopting one of these amazing sharks, donating to support the future of sharks and rays, and take part in our citizen science projects!

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Join Mark at Go Diving, the UK's biggest dive show as we take the Shark Trust Podcast on the road! Mark met up with Shark Trust Patron and TV Presenter, Miranda Krestovnikoff. Miranda talks about her love for the ocean, working in TV, and her children following in her love for sharks!

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Please, Like and Subscribe to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation!

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If you have questions about the podcast and would like to contact us, you can reach out to us on social media or email host, Mark Packer at [email protected] 

If you are interested in supporting the conservation work that we do, you can help us through becoming a member, adopting one of these amazing sharks, donating to support the future of sharks and rays, and take part in our citizen science projects!

Don't forget to leave a review! We read every single one!

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In this episode Mark is joined by the Shark Trust's Fisheries Conservation Officer, Jack Renwick.  

What sharks are swimming around the UK? Which sharks need our help? And how does a shark go from a fishery to being classed as wildlife? 

You can view the Fisheries Advisories that Jack has developed to help fishers and government enforcement bodies.

Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube.

Please SUBSCRIBE to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation! And don't forget to leave a REVIEW!

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If you have questions about the podcast and would like to contact us, you can reach out to us on social media or email host, Mark Packer at [email protected] 

If you are interested in supporting the conservation work that we do, you can help us through becoming a member, adopting one of these amazing sharks, donating to support the future of sharks and rays, and take part in our citizen science projects!