Shark Science: Stories, Fun Facts, and Field Encounters

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This chapter of the podcast episode features three women in shark science sharing their field work stories, fun facts about sharks, and interesting observations. They discuss the diversity and evolutionary history of sharks, the rarity of shark attacks compared to everyday objects, and the importance of respecting sharks and their ecosystems. The chapter also includes intriguing facts about bonnet head sharks and field encounters with lemon and tiger sharks.

Lemon sharks! Goblin sharks! Bonnet sharks! Whale sharks! And ...sawfish? WE NEEDED A BIGGER BOAT. One shark episode was not enough, during this: The Week of the Shark. Sure, Alie just got married a few days ago, but that doesn’t mean we can’t throw together this bundle of wonder with a few of the incredible researchers from Minorities in Shark Science. Get ready to befriend Jaida Elcock, Jasmin Graham, and Amani Webber-Schultz as they spin yarns about wild field stories, explain why they love sharks, debunk common flim flams, quote favorite shark flicks, and make sure appreciate the stunning diversity and evolution of these ancient creatures. Sharks: nicer than a holy water vending machine. (That’ll make sense later.)

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