Shark Week: The Podcast

Man-Eating Sharks: Myth vs. Reality

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:46 GMT

FACT: Statistically, only 1 in 11.5 million people are bitten by sharks each year, a rare occurrence that contrasts sharply with the fearsome reputation sharks have in popular culture. FICTION: Hollywood often portrays sharks as relentless man-eaters, lurking in the waters to attack unsuspecting swimmers. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the reality of shark attacks, debunking myths with Behavioral Ecologist Dr. Tristian Guttridge and shark attack victim turned advocate Paul de Gelder.

Dr. Tristian Guttridge - Dr. Tristian Guttridge
Paul de Gelder - Paul de Gelder
Shark Bite Statistics - Florida Museum
Type of Shark Bites - Florida Museum
Shark Arm Murder - Sydney Archives
Shark Arm Murder - Snopes
Shark Senses - NAUSICCAA
Shark Incidents - Scuba Costa Rica
Freshwater and bull sharks - Apex
Reduce Risk - Florida Museum

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A World Without Sharks

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:34 GMT

FACT: Marine ecologists have shown that sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems, preventing the collapse of marine biodiversity. FICTION: A world without sharks would have no impact on ocean life. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on the ecological importance of sharks, exploring the potential consequences of their decline with Dr. Tiara Moore, a marine ecologist and CEO of Black and Marine Science.

Dr. Tiara Moore - Dr. Tiara Moore
Global Shark FIshing - Science.org
Sharks Killed Each Year - Sentient Media
The Importance of Shark Conservation - Discovery Channel
Surprising Ways Sharks Keep The Ocean Healthy - National Geographic
Keystone Species - National Geographic
Keystone Species - NRDC.org
Ecosystem Engineers - NPS.gov
Shark Conservation - Discovery.org
Overfishing and Shark-finning - The Conversation
Sharks Are Important to Reefs - Discovery Channel
Overfishing - Science20.com
Effects of Shark Decline - Marine Life Discoveries - coml.org

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The Mysteries of Alien Sharks

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:35 GMT

FACT: Marine biologists have documented the peculiar characteristics and survival strategies of deep-sea sharks such as the cookiecutter, goblin, and megamouth. FICTION: Alien sharks are extraterrestrial creatures that have come to Earth to observe human activity. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on these bizarre deep-sea sharks, exploring their unique adaptations and ecological roles with Dr. Austin Gallagher a marine biologist and explorer who is founder and CEO of the marine research institute, Beneath The Waves.

Dr. Austin Gallagher - Dr. Austin Gallagher
Michael Race Times - World Aquatics PR Records
Hammerhead Sharks - National Geographic
Ocean Depths - National Ocean Service
Alien Sharks - Discovery Channel
Alien Sharks: Return To The Abyss - Discovery Channel
Frilled Shark - Oceana
Lantern Shark - Smithsonian
Goblin Shark - Florida Museum
Cookie Cutter Shark - Florida Natural History Museum
Wobbegong Shark - Smithsonian
Greenland Shark - National Ocean Service
Megamouth Shark - Department of Land and Natural Resources
Submarine Facts - US Navy

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The Mysteries of Megalodon

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:51 GMT

FACT: Paleontologists have unearthed fossils and analyzed bite marks to better understand the feeding habits and behaviors of the ancient Megalodon. FICTION: Megalodons still roam the deep oceans today, waiting to surprise unsuspecting swimmers. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on Megalodon, exploring its hunting strategies and ecological impact with Dr. Emma Kast who studied the nitrogen cycle and the megalodon.

Dr. Emma Kast - Dr. Emma Kast

Cenozoic Megatooth Sharks - Science Advances
The Megalodon - Natural History Museum
Megalodon teeth - San Diego Natural History Museum
Megalodon Facts - Live Science
Analysis of the Fossil Record - PLOS.ORG
Why Megalodon Went Extinct - PBS Studios
Discovery - Megalodon: The New Evidence (2014) - Discovery Channel
Discovery - Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives (2013) - Discovery Channel

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The Social Lives of Sharks

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:55 GMT

FACT: Scientists have studied and observed shark shivers to ascertain whether their social behavior is driven by mutual companionship or survival instincts. FICTION: Sharks go on roadtrips just like humans. Join host Kasha Patel as she delves into groundbreaking research on shark social behavior and chats with Dr. Yanis Papastamatou, the esteemed head of the Predatory Ecology and Conservation Lab at Florida International University.

Dr. Yanis Papastamatou - Dr. Yanis Papastamatou
How sharks choose their friends - Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation
Social preferences - University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (UM) and the Institute of Zoology at the Zoological Society London (ZSL)
Complex Social Networks - Advancing Earth and Space Sciences
Social Lives of Sharks - Florida International University
Shark Shiver Observations - Stanford University
Social Dynamics of Shark Hunting - Shark Project
Social Structures of Great Whites - Oceanographic

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Could Sharks be Aliens?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:09 GMT

FACT: Sharks have been around longer than dinosaurs. We can make guesses and similarities and analogs of what could have happened, but we're never going to know how life started on Earth. FICTION: Sharks are aliens! Join host Kasha Patel as she traces the ancient origins of sharks, their evolution, their cultural significance, genetic insights, and theories about life's cosmic origins.

Gavin Naylor - Gavin Naylor
Big Bang Hum - John G. Cramer,University of Washington
Shark Fossils - Florida Museum of Natural History
Shark Evolution - Natural History Museum
Shark Cultural Significance - Hakai Magazine
Shark Cultural Significance - History Collection
Fermi Paradox - Space.com
Fermi Paradox - Live Science
Alien Theories - National Geographic

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Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:14 GMT

FACT: Many products today are inspired by sharks, from medical research to Olympic swimsuits. FICTION: In the 1940s, the military created a shark-man mega soldier by injecting shark DNA into its bravest recruits. Kasha unpacks biomimicry with the help of her guest, Steve Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois.

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A Shark Read My Mind

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:27 GMT

FACT: Sharks can sense electrical currents in saltwater, where salt ions conduct electricity. This ability allows them to detect the electrical signals generated by the movement of animals, including potential prey...FICTION: In 1937, off the coast of Bondi Beach a shark read the thoughts of an environmental engineer. Your host, Kasha Patel, imagines how a shark could read a human’s mind and the science behind how they actually communicate.

Forrest Galante - Forrest Galante
The Shark Whisperer - Nautilus
Shark Senses - Shark Trust
Shark Senses - Hawaii Government Research
Blacktip Reef Shark - Darmawan Mukharror and Dewi Susiloningtyas
White Shark Spy Hopping - Mark Graham
Animal Communication - PBS Nova
Jaws 4 | Tom and Jerry Trivia - IMDB

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Shark Sex

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:29 GMT

FACT: Some female sharks can reproduce without a fertilized egg; it’s a phenomenon called parthenogenesis. FICTION: A Coney Island fortune teller predicts a shark cloning miracle. Your host, Kasha Patel, imagines what would happen if spectators witnessed a shark give a virgin birth and explores the science behind the various ways sharks reproduce.

A full guide to shark reproduction and baby sharks by Gili Shark Conservation
Switch from sexual to parthenogenetic reproduction in a zebra shark by Christine L. Dudgeon, Laura Coulton, Ren Bone, Jennifer R. Ovenden & Severine Thomas
Virgin births from parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without males by Mercedes Burns
How does a shark reproduce without a mate? By Louisa Wright
Lone Parents: Parthenogenesis in Sharks by Wendee Holtcamp
Intrauterine Cannibalism in Sharks by ReefQuest Centre for Shark Research
Shark Cannibalism: It's A Thing And It Just Got Weirder by Melissa Cristina Marquez
Body, jaw, and dentition lengths of macrophagous lamniform sharks, and body size evolution in Lamniformes with special reference to ‘off-the-scale’ gigantism of the megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon by Kenshu Shimada
Cannibalism in animals is more common than you think by Liz Langley

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Sharks on Drugs

Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:33 GMT

FACT: Abandoned bricks of cocaine wash ashore every year off the coast of Florida from drug smugglers evading the Coast Guard. FICTION: We need to be worried about cocaine fueled sharks. Your host Kasha Patel imagines what would happen if sharks consumed that cocaine and explores the science behind it.

“Behavioral screening for cocaine sensitivity in mutagenized zebrafish,” by Tristan Darland and John E. Dowling
“Yes, ‘Cocaine Bear’ Was Real. Here’s the Back Story.” by Amanda Holpuch
Powdered Cocaine Fast Facts, by National Drug Intelligence Center
“Are ‘Cocaine Sharks’ Really Scarfing Down Drugs off Florida’s Coasts?” by: Jack Timisiea
“How sharks recycle toxic ammonia to keep their skin moist,” by University of British Columbia
“Are whale sharks exposed to persistent organic pollutants and plastic pollution in the Gulf of California (Mexico)? First ecotoxicological investigation using skin biopsies,” by Maria Cristina Fossi, Matteo Baini, Cristina Panti, Matteo Galli, Begoña Jiménez, Juan Muñoz-Arnanz, Letizia Marsili, Maria Grazia Finoia, Dení Ramírez-Macías
NBC News Learn: Ocean Acidification
Uptake of human pharmaceuticals in bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) inhabiting a wastewater-impacted river
WPLG Local 10: Keys locals find hauls of cocaine worth over $2 million
Business Insider: Tracking Drug Smugglers And Unauthorized Migrants With The Coast Guard In Miami
Animal Fact Files: Nurse Shark Facts: why a NURSE? 🦈 Animal Fact Files
The Verge: Italy’s eels have a cocaine problem

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Introducing - Shark Week: The Podcast

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:37:00 GMT

Dive into the captivating world of sharks with "Shark Week: The Podcast" from Discovery Channel, where host Kasha Patel unveils the truth behind centuries-old myths and legends surrounding these enigmatic creatures. Join us as we navigate through imaginary tales followed by a factual exploration, separating shark fact from fiction in each episode.

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What is the Status of Sharks in our Oceans? – Shawn Heinrichs

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:20 GMT

In this season’s final episode, Luke welcomes Emmy-winning filmmaker and conservationist Shawn Heinrichs to discuss the state of sharks in the ocean. They go over how both legal and illegal fishing operations are decimating the ocean’s wildlife, what it’s like to have a hit put out on you for exposing criminal enterprises to the world, and whether or not NOAA’s data on “sustainable” fishing can really be trusted.

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Why is Tagging Baby Great White Sharks So Important? – Dr Riley Elliott

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:20 GMT

Luke Tipple speaks with Dr. Riley Elliott, a marine biologist from New Zealand who recently tagged baby great white sharks, which are rarely seen in the wild. They talk about how climate change is affecting shark pupping grounds, why fishers are wrong to think there are “too many sharks,” and about Dr. Elliott’s Great White App, which allows users to track great white sharks in the ocean.

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Did Alien Tech Crash-Land into the Ocean? – Avi Loeb

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Host Luke Tipple is joined this week by renowned Harvard professor, Dr. Avi Loeb, who recently led a deep-sea expedition to discover if evidence for advanced alien life crash-landed off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 2014. They discuss the recent Congressional UFO hearings, how the last seventy years of research into extraterrestrial life has been potentially misguided, and the challenges of searching for tiny objects on the bottom of the ocean.

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Undiscovered Sharks and the State of the Ocean - Dave Ebert

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple invites “The Lost Shark Guy,” Dr. Dave Ebert, who is personally responsible for finding dozens of shark species that were either previously unknown to science or thought to be extinct. He and Luke discuss why shark populations are a direct indicator of how healthy the ocean is, how to find undiscovered sharks, and why diversity in sharks is essential for marine life.

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Shipwrecked & Surrounded by Sharks – Adventure Aaron

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

This week, we do things a little differently, as Shark Week’s Luke Tipple invites Adventure Aaron into the podcast studio to talk about his incredible near-death experience on the open water. Adventure Aaron gets into what it takes to circumnavigate the world in an ocean rowboat, what it’s like to stare eye-to-eye with an oceanic white tip that probably wants you for lunch, and everything else that happened to him when his boat was capsized, and he was lost by himself at sea.

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How To Have A Career in Shark Science

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week’s Luke Tipple tackles the question “How can I work with sharks?” alongside two experts in the field – and their answers are not always the obvious ones. Luke is joined first by Kelly Link, Associate Curator of the Georgia Aquarium who talks about what it’s like to be an aquarist, how it differs from field work, and how to get yourself noticed. The second guest is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag who goes into detail on what it takes to become a prominent scientist, and what other paths you can take if a PhD isn’t for you. And at the end, researcher Sierra stops by to tell us about the world’s smallest shark.

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Superstar Kesha Lifts the Gag Order on Saving Sharks

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Pop superstar Kesha joins Shark Week’s Luke Tipple on the podcast to discuss her love of sharks, how her music funds her addiction to diving, and how you can find inner peace while under the water. And at the end, our researcher Sierra drops in to tell us that some sharks have teeth in their eyes.

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Lights! Camera! TEETH! Making Shark Docs - Andy Casagrande

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week’s Luke Tipple is joined by longtime filmmaker and Emmy-award-winner Andy Casagrande. He’s filmed and appeared in dozens of shark documentaries, and might just be the most prolific shark cinematographer in history. He talks with Luke about his career, the contentious term “shark porn,” and the future of the industry. And at the end, our researcher Sierra talks about the unprecedented ways that sharks are currently endangered.

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How Many Sharks Are Yet to Be Discovered? - Forrest Galante

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by Shark Week host and all-around adventurer Forrest Galante. They discuss his upcoming special Alien Sharks: South Africa, Forrest’s remarkable talent for finding creatures once believed to be extinct, and how many shark species may still be unknown. Then, our researcher Sierra stops by to tell us about the world’s most prehistoric shark.

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How Smart Are Sharks? - Tristan Guttridge

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

The discussion turns this week to sharks’ intelligence, and how it varies among species. Host Luke Tipple is joined by Dr. Tristan Guttridge, a behavioral ecologist and veteran of Shark Week whose research has tackled the social smarts, and even personalities, of different kinds of sharks. He sheds light on why we shouldn’t just think of them as dumb fish with rows of razor-sharp teeth. And at the end, our researcher Sierra Kehoe tells us about shark hypnosis.

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Do Scientists Need to Kill Sharks?

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Host Luke Tipple welcomes two guests to discuss how researchers can kill sharks in the name of science – and whether they need to at all. The first is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, shark researcher and founder of Atlantic Shark Expeditions, and an expert on data-gathering in the field. He’s followed by explorer Fred Buyle, a world-record-breaking freediver whose innovative methods of shark tagging are explored. Plus, our researcher Sierra tells us about how a 50-year study changed our understanding of tiger sharks – and much of the work wasn’t even done by scientists.

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Do You Have the Guts to Be a Shark Handler?

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Host Luke Tipple welcomes a pair of divers – Leigh Cobb and Josh Eccles – who have taken their passion for sharks and turned it into a dangerous career. They explore what it takes to swim with sharks for a living, then go into common myths and facts on what to do in the open water – if you ever come face to face with a shark. Plus, our researcher Sierra drops by with a new species of shark discovered in the freezing depths of the ocean.

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How Shark Fishing Funds Human Trafficking - Ian Urbina

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the Outlaw Ocean Ian Urbina, who has dedicated his life to chronicling crime on the high seas. They discuss the state of our world’s oceans, how nearly 20% of your seafood was likely caught illegally, and the surprising link between modern slavery and the killing of sharks.

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From Shark Bite Survivor to Shark Advocate - Mike Coots

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week’s Luke Tipple welcomes professional photographer Mike Coots, who lost his leg to a tiger shark attack when he was only 18. But after his horrific injury, he came to love sharks, and became a lifelong advocate for their safety. Luke and Mike discuss his career, his love for photographing sharks, and how to positively approach the big life-changing moments that can happen to any of us.

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Shark Week: The Podcast is Back

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple welcomes a wide variety of guests to discuss sharks, the ocean, and how the world's biggest ecosystem impacts your daily life. You'll hear inspiring stories from shark encounter survivors, learn cutting-edge science from the world's foremost researchers, and listen in to controversial topics, like is it okay to kill sharks in the name of science? Or what's the connection between shark fin soup and human trafficking? Join Luke and explore the surprising links between our lives on land and life in the ocean.

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Film Director Louie Psihoyos On Climate Change & How We Save The Planet

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

In this special season finale of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple is joined by award winning filmmaker, director of documentaries including The Cove and Racing Extinction and co-founder of the Oceanic Preservation Society, Louie Psihoyos. The pair discuss shark finning & dolphin hunting and how the situation has changed in recent years. Louie also discusses climate change and the urgent changes needed to save the planet. Plus, Louie opens up on how some of the revolutionary marketing techniques he’s employed in the past led to him getting a phone call from the Pope.

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Annie and Tristan Guttridge on Giant Hammerheads in the Bahamas

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by marine biologist husband-and-wife dream team and stars of the Shark Week special Rise of the Monster Hammerheads: Annie and Tristan Guttridge. The pair discuss their work researching, tagging and diving with hammerheads in The Bahamas and their search for some of the biggest hammerheads in the ocean. The guys also discuss the American shark meat market and how to further implement safeguards to prevent sharks being eaten.

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Austin Gallagher On Tiger Sharks Hunting Swimming Pigs In The Bahamas

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by marine biologist, shark conservationist and star of Discovery’s Shark Week Special Pig vs Shark, Austin Gallagher. Austin discusses the remarkable story of tiger sharks attacking swimming pigs in The Bahamas and even manages to showcase his incredible beatboxing talents. Plus, the guys talk about Austin’s work in ocean conservation and explain just why seagrass is so vital for the environment.

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Luke Tipple vs Robert ‘Fly’ Navarro on Shark Fishing Tournaments - Part 2

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Sparks continue to fly in part two of Luke Tipple’s debate with author, shark fishing advocate & founder of FlyZone Fishing Robert ‘Fly’ Navarro. The pair continue to discuss shark fishing tournaments, shark finning, ocean conservation and much more, even managing to find some common ground along the way! Plus, they discuss the death threats Fly has faced and why it’s so important to maintain an open dialogue when speaking about divisive issues.

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Luke Tipple vs Robert ‘Fly’ Navarro on Shark Fishing Tournaments - Part 1

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple talks with author, shark fishing advocate & founder of FlyZone Fishing Robert ‘Fly’ Navarro in part one of a two-part debate. In a fiery, enlightening conversation, the pair discuss shark fishing tournaments, shark finning, ocean conservation and much more, even managing to find some common ground along the way! Plus, they discuss the death threats Fly has faced and why it’s so important to maintain an open dialogue when speaking about divisive issues.

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The Ocean Cleanup’s Mission to Eliminate a Garbage Patch Twice the Size of Texas

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by environmental scientist and lead ocean field scientist at The Ocean Cleanup, Matthias Egger. They’ll discuss the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a mass of floating plastic debris between Hawaii and California that is twice the size of Texas and how The Ocean Cleanup plans to eliminate 90% of the garbage patch by 2040. The guys will also look at the effects of plastics and microplastics on marine life and the ecosystem and reveal what you can do to help.

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Dr. Craig O’Connell on Shark Repellents and Great Whites in Montauk, New York

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by Dr. Craig O’Connell, who is featured in the 2022 Shark Week documentary, Monsters of the Cape. The marine biologist is innovating and testing new technology that are deterring Great Whites from humans. Dr. O’Connell, who lives in Montauk, New York, talks about how abundant the shark population has become in recent years and why repellents are even more needed given the high likelihood of negative shark encounters. They also discuss the effects of music and sound buoys on sharks.

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Jeff Kurr on Filming a Life-Threatening Shark Encounter

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by Emmy award-winning and longtime Shark Week filmmaker, Jeff Kurr. He discusses his successful and storied career, from being the first to capture a breaching Great White, to creating the Air Jaws series. Jeff discusses his latest project, directing Great White Open Ocean, a documentary about shark diver and Jeff’s good friend, Jimi Partington who experienced a life-threatening shark encounter in 2019, then a year later went on to swim with Great Whites again, and suffered a horrible stroke. Kurr captured Jimi’s journey and his road to recovery, which he says has been the most rewarding experience he’s ever had as a filmmaker. Luke and Jeff discuss life-threatening shark encounters including a recent encounter that resulted in the fatality of a tourist in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa on September 25th, 2022.

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Cristina Zenato on Why Sharks are the Safest Animal to Interact With on the Planet

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by “the shark whisperer,” Cristina Zenato. She’s a professional diver, shark expert and founder of People of the Water. Cristina discusses the amazing work she does in the Bahamas, having Caribbean reef sharks relax in her lap. She’s been working with sharks for 30 years and has had first hand experiences connecting with reef sharks with different personalities. The two discuss shark cognitive instincts, memory passed through DNA and shark’s emotions and personalities. After 30 years of working with sharks, she attests to the fact that sharks are the safest animal to interact with on the planet.

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Christine de Silva on Deep Sea Sharks and the Technology Helping Us Understand Them

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by Christine de Silva, marine scientist, shark expert and co-founder of Juice Robotics. Christine discusses her cutting edge research and the technology her company has created to explore the deep sea. They’ll discuss the unique and largely unresearched sharks that live thousands of feet below sea level, how they survive, how we can protect them and what we can learn from them. Plus, the pair chat Great Whites in Christine’s hometown of Cape Cod, and how we can coexist.

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Madison Stewart on Helping Shark Fishermen Transition Into Tourism

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Luke Tipple is joined by Madison Stewart aka “Shark Girl”, filmmaker, shark conservationist and founder of Project Hiu. Madison returns to the podcast to discuss her work in Indonesia, helping shark fisherman transition into the tourism industry. They’ll discuss why the shark finning trade is so prevalent in Asia, the aims of Project Hiu and why Madison wants to end the misconception that Indonesian shark fishermen are “the bad guys”. Plus, the pair also talk about shark nets in Australia and explain why they need to be stopped.

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Dr. Riley Elliott on his Passion for Remarkable Mako Sharks in New Zealand

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple speaks to Dr. Riley Elliott aka “The Shark Man”, scientist & star of Discovery’s Shark Week Special Clash of Killers: Great Whites vs. Makos. They discuss his research into mako sharks and how they interact with great whites when their migratory routes overlap off the coast of New Zealand. Plus, Luke tells the remarkable story of a Greenland shark which managed to eat a moose.

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Kinga Philipps on Massive Tiger Sharks in French Polynesia

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple is joined by explorer, shark conservationist and star of Discovery’s Shark Week Special Sharks in Paradise, Kinga Philipps! They discuss her expedition to French Polynesia to find the massive tiger sharks which have been flourishing in the area. Plus, Kinga explains how marine protected areas and local laws are truly allowing the waters around French Polynesia to truly be considered a “shark paradise”.

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Dr. Greg Skomal Talks Great White Sharks in Cape Cod

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple dives into some of the more bizarre shark stories in the news! You’ll learn about hammerheads living in an active underwater volcano, venomous sharks in the River Thames and a Greenland shark that’s been found a long way from home, in the Caribbean! Plus, marine biologist and star of Discovery’s Shark Week documentary Great White Intersection, Dr. Greg Skomal joins Luke to discuss a surge in great white shark numbers in Cape Cod and how climate change is impacting shark migration!

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Forrest Galante on Walking Epaulette Sharks and Great Whites That Change Colors

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple is joined by biologist, rare species expert & star of Discovery’s Shark Week Special Island of the Walking Sharks, Forrest Galante, to discuss his expedition to find remarkable epaulette sharks, which can move on dry land in Papua New Guinea. Plus, Luke looks into reports of so-called “mega sharks” appearing in French Polynesia and reveals the remarkable news that some great white sharks may actually be able to change color to camouflage themselves.

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Zandile Ndhlovu on South African Great Whites & Creating a More Diverse Ocean

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week: The Podcast dives into the latest shark news as Luke Tipple discusses the reaction to several shark bites off the coast of Long Island. He also looks at reports that Atlantic plankton are being wiped out faster than previously thought and explains why it could be catastrophic for shark populations and the environment as a whole. Plus, freediver and star of Discovery’s Shark Week Special Shark Women: Ghosted by Great Whites, Zandile Ndhlovu aka “The Black Mermaid”, joins Luke to speak about the disappearance of great white sharks in South Africa and Zandile’s quest to increase diversity in the oceans!

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Eli Roth on Shark Killing Tournaments

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, host Luke Tipple takes a dive into the latest news in the world of sharks. He discusses Mako sightings off the coast of Spain and the media coverage of several shark attacks near Egypt. Plus, award-winning filmmaker & shark conservationist Eli Roth also joins Luke to discuss shark killing tournaments in Florida and across the United States. Eli & Luke explain how spreading awareness and increasing public pressure can put an end to the practice, once and for all!

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The Epic Battles Between Swordfish and Mako Sharks

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week: The Podcast, goes behind the scenes with stars of the Shark Week special Dawn of the Monster Mako, underwater filmmaker and shark expert Joe Romeiro & marine biologist and cinematographer Lauren Romeiro. Host Luke Tipple chats with the newly married shark couple about the differences between makos and swordfish, the elusive nature of the adult mako shark, and the footage caught by deep water cameras that can go up to 3000 feet underwater. The experts share their shark safety while searching the depths around the ancient island of the archipelago.

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This Haunted Oil Rig is Home to Dozens of Shark Species

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week: The Podcast, takes you behind the scenes of the Shark Week special, The Haunting of Shark Tower. Host Luke Tipple chats with shark experts and stars of the special, Kori Burkhardt & Dr. James Sulikowski. They recount their dramatic tales at sea working on North Carolina’s Frying Pan Tower. The haunted rig is home to an abundance of shark species, including the great white. Their most harrowing shark encounter came just before they had to abort their research mission because a 12-foot wave snapped their boat anchor.

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Why Orcas Are Killing Great Whites in South Africa

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week: The Podcast takes you on a deep dive into the battle between great whites and orcas, also known as killer whales, off South Africa’s coastline. Marine biologists & stars of the Shark Week show Shark Women, Alison Towner & Leigh de Necker join host Luke Tipple to discuss how the notorious predator has become prey and explain the vital role great whites play in sustaining healthy ocean ecosystems.

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How to Survive a Shark Attack

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple is joined by Paul de Gelder, a former Australian Navy bomb disposal diver, shark-attack survivor, and star of the Shark Week special Monsters Under the Rig. After recounting his bull shark attack and subsequent shark activism, Paul discusses his search for “Maverick Makos.” These mako sharks seem to be traveling vast distances and redefining everything scientists thought they knew about mako behavior.

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The Huge “Blob” Threatening Great White Sharks

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week: The Podcast, goes behind the scenes of the Shark Week special, Jaws vs The Blob. Host Luke Tipple, chats with one of the stars of the show, Madison Stewart aka Shark Girl to discuss the beauty of great white sharks and the dangers looming in their habitat due to “The Blob”, a mass of warm water in the Northern Pacific linked to climate change and the shifting ocean ecosystems. Maddie talks about her time at Baja California’s Guadalupe Island where she studied the unusual presence of juvenile great white sharks and recounted her harrowing dive in the not-so-safe shark cage.

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Filming Sharks as a Career

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, cinematographer and Shark Week legend Andy Casagrande joins host Luke Tipple as they dive into the world of Great White Sharks. Andy discusses being part of Discovery show Air Jaws: Top Guns, and the search to find the biggest breaching great white shark ever. Andy explains the remarkable hunting methods of great whites near Shark Island in South Africa and talks about his remarkable journey from cameraman to Shark Week host.

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How Sharks Keep Our Ecosystems Healthy

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, marine biologist and shark expert, Luke Tipple recalls his first shark interaction as a child spear fishing with his father and how that was the moment that sparked a life-long passion to study and protect sharks. He breaks down the critical role of sharks in keeping healthy ecosystems in all earth’s oceans and why our way of life would suffer greatly if sharks were no longer with us. He details the unique places sharks call home and describes shark species' diverse needs in habitats -- from warm, tropical ocean waters to deep, icy ocean waters.

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How Sharks Are Built to Hunt

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, marine biologist and shark expert Luke Tipple answers the burning question: how do sharks jump so high out of the water? And he breaks down the unique ways sharks hunt and navigate using their super-hero sixth sense and how you can put a shark in a trance, a reflex called tonic immobility. He also dispels the myths that secreting bodily fluids will increase the likelihood of a shark encounter.

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Shark Morphology - The Body of a Shark

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, we take a dive off the coast of Guadalupe Island with our host, Luke Tipple, marine biologist and shark expert, as he gets up close and personal with a 20 foot Great White. Then he deep dives into shark anatomy and talks about the major differences in teeth between shark species from the species that have hundreds of teeth, to species that have thousands. At the end of the episode, Luke talks about the biggest sharks in the world and a shark species small enough to fit in your hand.

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Risks to Humans - How To Deter a Shark

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Shark Week: The Podcast, marine biologist and shark expert, Luke Tipple recounts the harrowing tale of being stuck in a bull shark feeding frenzy while diving on Australia’s Yongala shipwreck, early in his career. Through this story and others, he gives advice on what to do if you ever catch yourself in a shark interaction. He shares information about the role sharks play in oceans and the role that humans play in keeping sharks and oceans safe, and what we can do to ramp up our efforts.

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The Life and Life Cycle of Sharks

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Shark Week: The Podcast! Dive in with marine biologist and shark expert Luke Tipple as he illuminates little-known shark facts through the stories of his deep-sea ocean adventures. During this episode, Luke discusses the biology of sharks and the life cycle from mating to birthing – and speculates what a spectacle two hammerheads mating in the wild would be like. As he continues, he examines the details about shark species that can live up to 100 years or longer and how sharks likely evolved into the majestic apex predators they are today.

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Introducing Shark Week: The Podcast

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shark Week: The Podcast brings the magic of Shark Week right to your ears. Marine biologist and veteran shark expert, Luke Tipple, takes listeners on a dive to learn little-known shark facts to prepare for the big week. During Shark Week, Luke welcomes guests and fellow Shark Week scientists to join the pod and share the behind-the-scenes scoop on what really happened out at sea. Fin-filled entertainment continues after Shark Week with weekly episodes covering a wide range of the sharkiest current topics, from survivor stories to conservation work.

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These Ninja Sharks Have Deadly Skills

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Three ninja-skilled sharks have been discovered in the icy waters of Alaska, off populated beaches of New York, and lurking in ghostly shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina. Dr. Craig O'Connell and Madeline Marens share what they’ve learned about these sharks' unique and deadly qualities.

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Tiger Sharks Battle Great Whites on Norfolk Island

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Norfolk Island's tiger sharks go head-to-head with migrating great whites over an unusual food source: cow carcasses. Dr. Riley Elliott returned to the island to understand this fascinating cow carcass competition, and shares what he's learned.

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Forrest Galante Rediscovers Marine Life Lost to Science

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

International wildlife biologist Forrest Galante travels the world in search of rare and elusive wildlife, including species lost to science. He shares his experience investigating mysterious cold water sharks.

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Dr. Pimple Popper Learns From Shark Skin

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Dr. Austin Gallagher and Dr. Pimple Popper are on a mission to explore the world of shark skin, and understand how they can apply that science to treat human skin issues. Dr. Gallagher shares what we can learn from shark for human treatments.

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A Great White Shark Nursery Beneath the Waves

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

On a mission to find great white shark nurseries, Dr. Craig O’Connell returns to Western Australia to track female shark behavior. With only five known nursery locations in the world, they hope that finding shark pups and juveniles will help them learn more about this significant species. Dr. O'Connell weighs in on what he and the research team learned.

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Shark Species Collide in New England’s Yearly Shark Vortex

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Every summer, over 30 species of sharks converge off the coast of southern New England, creating a dangerous shark vortex. As the shark vortex retreats in the fall, sharks battle it out for dominance in the icy waters. Dr. Greg Skomal and Joe Romeiro braved rough oceans and fierce predators to capture new footage of the phantom shark in those waters, and reveal which shark reigns supreme in the vortex.

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William Shatner’s Legendary Shark Encounter

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

For Shark Week, Dr. Tristan Guttridge linked up with legendary actor William Shatner to boldly go where Shark Week has never gone before. The mission: enter shark-infested waters to understand the nature of fear and come face to face with an apex predator. Dr. Guttridge shares what he learned.

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How High Can a Shark Jump? These Shark Experts Know

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Shark experts Alison Towner and Chris Fallows have recorded the highest shark jump at 15 feet in the air in Mossel Bay, South Africa. They talk about just how skilled the sharks are in that area, and how they caught this record-setting breach.

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Researching The Sharks That Swim in the Deep Sea

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple, interviews the stars of the Shark Week show, “Tiger Shark King.” Austin Gallaher and Christine de Silva discuss their mission to understand the assault on a 14-foot tiger shark in the Caribbean.

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Why Great Whites Are So Much More Aggressive In Western Australia

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple interviews the stars of the Shark Week show, “Lair of the Great White.” Dr. Craig O’Connell and Marc Payne want to know why the Great White Sharks are so much more aggressive off the coast of Western Australia.

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Studying the Dangerous and Dwindling Mako Shark

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple interviews the stars of the Shark Week show, “Mako Nation.” Riley Elliott and Andy Casagrande discuss the mysteries they uncover about the Mako Shark in one of their last strongholds—New Zealand.

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Great White Sharks in California Are On an Unexplained Animal Killing Spree

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple interviews Jimi Partington and Michael Harris, of the Shark Week show "Great White Serial Killer Extinction," about why Great Sharks in California are attacking sea otters for no apparent reason—and how the killing spree may push the California Sea Otter to extinction.

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The Pursuit to Find Three Unique Sharks Lost to Science

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple interviews the stars of the Shark Week show, “Extinct or Alive: Land of the Lost Sharks.” Forrest Galante talks about his tireless pursuit to find three unique sharks lost to science for nearly 100 years.

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The Search for a 20-Foot-Long Great White Shark

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist, Luke Tipple, interviews the stars of the Shark Week show, “Jaws Awakens.” Chris Fallows and Jeff Kurr discuss their exploration of New Zealand’s waters trying to find a nearly 20-foot-long, two-ton shark named Fred.

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The Pandemic is Bringing Great White Sharks Out of Hiding

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Marine biologist Luke Tipple interviews the stars of the Shark Week show, “Shark Lockdown.” Clark Gayford and Mark Erdmann discuss their harrowing adventures as the global lockdown lured New Zealand’s biggest great whites out of hiding.

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