Hammerhead Sharks: Predators with Perspective with Dr Kelly Kingon
From a shovel to a mallet, and even an aeroplane - the hammerheads really do win the prize for some of the most bizarrely shaped sharks out there. But why do they have such oddly-shaped noggins? What do they eat? Where do we find them? And why are one of the most charismatic groups of sharks in the world also one of the most threatened?
In this episode we are joined by Dr Kelly Kingon, Associate Professor at the University of the Bahamas, SOSF project leader and co-director of the non-profit CHaPO (Conserve Habitats and Protect Organisms). Kelly has been trying to find scalloped hammerhead nurseries in Trinidad and Tobago to inform conservation and management strategies for this heavily fished species. We discuss the amazingness of hammerheads, their unique adaptations and conservation status, before zooming in on Kelly's research to discover what's happening to baby hammers in the warm waters of the Carribean.
Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
Find out more about Kelly's work:
https://saveourseas.com/project/community-supported-conservation-goals-for-scalloped-hammerhead/
https://www.facebook.com/iCHaPO.TT/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichapo/
Instagram: ichapo_tt
TikTok: chapo_tt
ichapo.com
FREEthelab.com
Find out more about us:
www.saveourseas.com
@saveourseasfoundation
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Shark Movements, Food Webs and Flower Gardens with Brett Sweezey
Tagging hammerheads, tracking silky sharks and exploring a remote coral paradise in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico…This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of shark trophic ecology with PhD researcher and SOSF project leader Brett Sweezey! Brett is investigating the interactions between predators and prey, and how they influence where sharks go amongst the unique habitats of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Join us as we discuss the innovative methods Brett is using, some fascinating early findings, and the challenges and triumphs of studying these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
You can follow Brett across all platforms: @saltwatersweezey. You can also find out more about his project here: https://saveourseas.com/project/methods-to-reduce-shark-stress/
Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
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The Shark That Swims in Rivers: Protecting the Winghead Sharks of Papua New Guinea with Yolarnie Amepou
A turtle that looks like a pig, and a shark that looks like a plane...in this episode, we're heading to the colourful, diverse lands of the Kikori River in Southern Papua New Guinea to meet researcher and director of the Piku Biodiversity Network (www.pikubionet.org.pg). In 2018, Yolarnie expanded the PBN - which originally focussed on the community-led conservation of the endangered pig-nosed turtle - to include the 45 species of shark and ray that can be found in the Kikori river system. These species include the unusual and understudied winghead shark, one of the few sharks that passes between salt and freshwater to give birth to its young.
Find out more about Yolarnie's project, which she co-leads with Dr Michael Grant, here: https://saveourseas.com/project-leader/yolarnie-amepou/
Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
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Studying Ancient Sharks at the End of the Earth: How Sevengills Are Responding to Climate Change in New Zealand’s Fiordland with Dr Alice Rogers
Dive into the deep, remote waters of New Zealand's Fiordland with us as we meet the mysterious broadnose sevengill shark and the scientist who is trying to study them: Dr Alice Rogers. Alice's research aims to discover how these ancient creatures are responding to climate change - will the fiords provide vital refuge for the species as our waters get warmer?Along the way, she and her team are uncovering uncovering the secrets of these elusive "grandpa" sharks.
Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
Follow Alice: @dralicerogers
Find out more: https://saveourseas.com/project/climate-change-at-the-end-of-the-earth-sevengill-sharks-in-fiordland-new-zealand/
https://www.southernfiordland.nz
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Eyes in the Sky: Using Drones to Gain Insight Into White Shark Behaviour with Carlos Gauna (The Malibu Artist)
We're taking to the skies to find out what great white sharks get up to when no-one's looking...
From his drone’s vantage, Carlos Gauna — AKA The Malibu Artist — has captured previously unrecorded behaviours of one of the ocean’s most captivating predators, the great white shark. His footage has fascinated viewers from across the globe, challenged misconceptions of white sharks, and even altered Carlos’ own perspective of the species. In this episode we talk about some of these behaviours; from a shark apparently 'eating' kelp to their interactions with dolphins and people. And, we discuss the moment that Carlos captured the first possible newborn white shark on camera - a key discovery that could secure important protections for white sharks in the area.
You can follow along with Carlos' work and see all his incredible footage here:
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheMalibuArtist
Instagram: @themalibuartist
Website: www.themalibuartist.com
Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation (SOSF). Forget Jaws – there is SO much more to sharks than their fearsome reputation. Join scientist and shark nerd Dr Isla Hodgson as she chats with leading experts in shark science, conservation and storytelling to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of one of the most diverse, well-adapted, enigmatic, misunderstood and threatened groups of animals on the planet.
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