Perceptions of Whales and Sharks: From Fear to Understanding

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Exploring the transformation in public perception of whales from fear to admiration, contrasted with the enduring negative portrayal of sharks in media. Revealing the ongoing efforts to debunk myths about sharks and showcase their importance in marine ecosystems.

SHAAAARKS. Leading shark researcher Dr. Chris Lowe dishes about bad shark PR, behind-the-scenes Jaws trivia, his thoughts on Sharknado, surfing safety, immune system marvels, cannibal twins, shark personalities, sea sex, and knife teeth. Alie learns that sharks are not the ocean's sociopaths but true evolutionary marvels who suffer from sensationalized reputations and sometimes inside-out butts. Listen up as a science primer during this, the holy Week of the Shark.

(Note: the study of sharks can is also called elasmobranchology, a distinction which could also include skates and rays. Both -ologies are difficult to spell.)

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