Shark Week: The Podcast

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Shark Week, hosted by John Cena, is back July 7 on Discovery Channel. Stream on Max Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Luke Tipple on YouTube and Instagram  Dr. Riley Elliott on Instagram Shark Week on Twitter and Instagram   More info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here and here Catch Shark Week: The Podcast on Discovery’s YouTube here   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep11-undiscovered-sharks-and-the-state-of-the-ocean-dave-ebertLuke Tipple on YouTube and InstagramDr. Dave Ebert on InstagramShark Week on Twitter and InstagramCatch Shark Week: The Podcast on Discovery’s YouTube hereMore info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep-9-how-to-have-a-career-in-shark-scienceLuke Tipple on YouTube and InstagramDr. Neil Hammerschlag on InstagramGeorgia Aquarium on InstagramShark Week on Twitter and InstagramMore info on today’s Shark Bite can be found hereCatch Shark Week: The Podcast in Discovery’s YouTube here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery starting at 8p ET. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com.Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/lights-camera-teeth-making-shark-docs-andy-casagrandeLuke Tipple on YouTube and InstagramAndy Casagrande on Instagram and facebookShark Week on Instagram and TwitterMore info on today’s Shark Bite can be found hereCatch Shark Week: The Podcast on Discovery’s YouTube here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery starting at 8p ET. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com.Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep5-how-smart-are-sharks-tristan-guttridgeLuke Tipple on YouTube and InstagramDr. Tristan Guttridge on InstagramShark Week on Instagram and TwitterDiscovery+ on InstagramMore info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep3-do-you-have-the-guts-to-be-a-shark-handlerLuke Tipple on YouTube and InstagramJosh Eccles on InstagramLeigh Cobb on InstagramShark Week on Twitter and InstagramDiscovery+ on InstagramMore info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/from-shark-bite-survivor-to-shark-advocate-mike-cootsLuke Tipple on YoutubeLuke Tipple on InstagramMike Coots on InstagramMike Coots’s photography book Shark Week on Twitter and InstagramDiscovery+ on InstagramMore info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here and here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.