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May 13, 2024

Protecting Sharks and Empowering Communities: The Story of Fundacion Mundo Azul

Tune in to the Beyond Jaws podcast to hear Elisa Areano, Executive Director of Fundacion Mundo Azul, share her inspiring journey from real estate developer to shark conservationist. Discover how her foundation protects sharks and collaborates with...

May 6, 2024

The Field Guide to Sharks, Rays, and Chimeras: A Deep Dive with Dr. David Ebert

Today's episode features Dr. David Ebert discussing a newly released field guide to sharks, rays, and chimaeras of the East Coast of North America, co-authored with Marc Dando. The guide is designed to help identify these fascinating elasmobranch...

April 29, 2024

Unveiling the Deep-Sea Shark Trade: A Science Cover Story

Dr. Britt Finucci and Dr. David Ebert discuss a recent paper on the extinction of deep-sea shark species due to fishing for the liver oil trade. They delve into the history of shark science, from public perceptions shaped by movies like Jaws to the...

April 15, 2024

Building Bridges Between Science and Policy: The Angel Shark Conservation Project

On this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, conservation biologist Eva Myers discusses her work with the Angel Shark Conservation Project and Network. Discover how Eva built a network to study angel sharks in the Canary Islands, highlighting the...

April 1, 2024

The Changing Dynamics of White Shark Populations in South Africa

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, special guest Alison Towner discusses her career studying great white sharks in South Africa. The conversation delves into her journey from the UK to South Africa, her research on orcas impacting great white...

March 18, 2024

Shark Science and Poetry: A Conversation with Maria Cristina Oddone

Today on the Beyond Jaws podcast, Maria Cristina Oddone from Brazil shares her research on sharks and rays. Dive into the cellular level of shark science with her fascinating work. Join hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert as they explore the...

March 11, 2024

Behind the Lens: Creating a Shark Conservation Documentary

In this episode, we hear from Ava Domenicelli, an intern at Dr. Lowe's Shark Lab, who created a successful 15-minute documentary about sharks with over 6,000 views on YouTube. She shares her journey, from the inception of the documentary to the...

Feb. 26, 2024

From Mountains to Oceans: Dr. Lauren Meyer's Adventure in Shark Science

On this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Lauren Meyer from Flinders University discusses her research on iconic megafauna like great white sharks and cuttlefish, exploring trophic levels, food webs, and surprising diet preferences of tiger sharks....

Feb. 19, 2024

From Spain to NOAA: The Journey of a Shark Scientist

Join us on this episode of Beyond Jaws as we chat with Enric Cortes, a retired shark scientist from NOAA Fisheries. Discover his fascinating career spanning 25 years and learn about his plans for retirement. Tune in to explore the evolution of shark...

Feb. 13, 2024

Beyond Jaws - The Super Bowl Edition

Dave and Andrew talk about the big game because this is what they have been talking about all season in between recording episodes on shark science and conservation. Andrew is a huge 49er fan and Dave grew up in the Bay area so both of them are...

Jan. 29, 2024

Career Insights and Inspiring Stories from Marine Biologist John O'Sullivan

Andrew Lewin and co-host Dr. David Ebert interview John O'Sullivan, the director of collections at Monterey Bay Aquarium. John shares fascinating stories about his career, including collecting animals and creating exhibits at the aquarium. The episode...

Jan. 15, 2024

The Loss of a flatshark - Lost Sharks: species gone due to fishing pressures

Andrew Lewin and Dr. David discuss the extinction of the Java Stingray and its implications for other flat shark species. They delve into the history of shark science, from the public's initial fear and curiosity to the growth of the field and the...

Jan. 9, 2024

From Marine Mammals to Sharks: Dr. Joanna Alfaro-Shigeto's Journey in Conservation

Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert interview Dr. Joanna Alfaro-Shigeto, a renowned marine biologist from Peru. Dr. Alfaro-Shigeto shares her expertise in various areas of marine biology, including shark science, shark conservation, marine mammals, sea...

Dec. 11, 2023

From PhD to Beyond: Jalen's Journey Into Studying Flatsharks and What's Next

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, we talk to Jaelyn Myers, a PhD student from Australia who started her graduate work during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the challenges she faced and discusses her science communication work with...

Nov. 27, 2023

Unveiling the Secrets of Isla de Plata's Manta Ray Population

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew and Dr. David Ebert interview Michel Guerrero, the founder of Project Mantas Ecuador and Fundacion Megafona Marina del Ecuador. They discuss Michel's career and his discovery of one of the...

Nov. 13, 2023

Exploring the Diversity of Fields within Shark Science

On this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Dr. Charlie Huveneers joins as a guest to discuss his career studying the Wabbegon sharks. The hosts express their excitement about this unique shark and the interesting conversation that follows. They delve...

Oct. 31, 2023

Exploring the World of Sharks: Behind the Scenes with Underwater Cinematographer Andy Casagrande

In this episode of Beyond Jaws, we have the pleasure of speaking with award-winning cinematographer Andy Casagrande. With over 100 episodes of Shark Week under his belt, Andy is a true expert in underwater cinematography. He has won two Emmy Awards...

Oct. 10, 2023

Interview with Dean Grubbs on his new book: The Lives of Sharks

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert discuss their love for books and introduce a book called "The Lives of Sharks" by Daniel Abel and Dr. Dean Grubbs. They invite Dean onto the show to discuss the...

Oct. 2, 2023

From Coral Reefs to Sharks: Nick Dulvy's Journey - Part 2

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert continue their interview with shark scientist Nick Dulvy. They discuss Dulvy's work with the IUCN Red List and his transition from studying coral reefs to focusing...

Sept. 18, 2023

From Northern Ireland to Fiji: The Journey of Dr. Nick Dulvy

In this exciting two-part episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Dr. Nick Dulvy joins the hosts to discuss his extensive knowledge of sharks, dogfish, skates, and coral reef research. The episode explores the evolution of shark science, from the early...

Sept. 4, 2023

From Scientist to Shark Science Illustrator: Lindsay's Journey

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Dr. Lindsay Marshall shares her journey of becoming a shark science illustrator. Her illustrations are not only scientifically accurate but also incredibly detailed and captivating. From sharks and rays to...

Aug. 21, 2023

Making Shark TV Programs To Help Your Shark Research Organization with Dr. Tristan Guttridge

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert interview Dr. Tristan Guttridge, a shark researcher and one of the people in charge of Saving the Blue. Dr. Guttridge has been featured multiple times on Shark Week and...

Aug. 16, 2023

Exploring the World of Sharks with Ray Troll NEW BOOK ALERT

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, hosts Andrew and Dr. David Ebert introduce guest Ray Troll, who is launching a book of sharks and other ocean species art through Kickstarter (link below). They discuss the purpose and audience for the book....

Aug. 7, 2023

How to Land a High-Level Conservation Position Without a PhD

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Luke Warwick, the director of the Sharks and Rays program at the Wildlife Conservation Society, shares his journey to becoming a director without having a Ph.D. He explains why he chose policy over research...