Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation
Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin interview shark scientists and conservationists to find out the steps they took that lead them to study and work with sharks. Interviews include stories of field shenanigans; career choices and advice; and, the science of sharks that may or may not include great white sharks...mostly not.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Shark Science Career Advice: Kenzie Horton on Tracking White Sharks and Finding Your Path
Shark Science Career Advice: In this episode of Beyond Jaws, we sit down with Kenzie Horton, a passionate early-career shark biologist who’s turning childhood snorkel trips into a mission to protect …
Shark Science: How International Trade Fuels Unsustainable Shark and Ray Fisheries
Shark science isn’t just about understanding biology, it’s about tackling the global forces that threaten these species. In this episode of Beyond Jaws, research scientist Chris Mull explains how int…
Deep Sea Exploration: Jonatha Giddens on Connecting People to the Ocean Through Science and Storytelling
Deep sea exploration is more than science—it’s an invitation to connect with the largest, least understood part of our planet. In this episode, Jonatha Giddens, a PhD researcher from the University o…
Shark Week 2025 with Jesse Colaizzi: What It Really Takes to Make the Ocean’s Biggest TV Event
Shark Week 2025 takes center stage in this conversation with Jesse Colaizzi, one of the producers behind the most-watched week in ocean television. We go behind the scenes of what it takes to pitch, …
All The Sharks Netflix: Aliah Banchik Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Shark Game Show
All The Sharks Netflix introduces us to a new way of seeing sharks—not as mindless monsters, but as awe-inspiring animals coexisting with skilled divers. In this episode of Beyond Jaws, Aliah Banchik…
Mick Grant: Discovering River Sharks and Sawfish in Papua New Guinea
Mick Grant is a postdoctoral researcher at James Cook University, and in this episode of Beyond Jaws, he takes us on a journey from his childhood passion for nature to working with some of the world’…
Jaws 50th Anniversary: How a Movie Reshaped Shark Science Forever
Why the 50th Anniversary of Jaws Still Matters for Shark Science
The movie Jaws terrified audiences and demonized great white sharks, but it also inspired a generation of shark researchers and booste…
Sharks, Science, and Storytelling with Guido Leurs
Shark Conservation drives today’s conversation with Guido Leurs, a marine scientist whose research spans multiple shark species and explores how we connect with them through images and media. Guido s…
Learning About Whale Sharks with Simon Pierce Marine Megafauna, Conservation & Discovery
Learning about whale sharks with Dr. Simon Pierce reveals a world of mystery behind the ocean’s largest fish. As co-founder of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, Simon shares surprising insights into w…
How Sophie Maycock’s New Book is Changing the Way We See Sharks
Sharks: In this special bonus episode of Beyond Jaws, we dive deep into a fresh perspective on sharks through the eyes of marine biologist and science communicator Sophie Maycock. Sophie joins co-hos…
Technical Shark Diving and Predator Science with Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou
Technical diving opens up a whole new world for shark researchers like Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou, who has built a career studying predator dynamics in some of the most remote and challenging underwate…
Sawfish Shark Conservation: Why Dr. Barbara Weuringer Studies These Unique Species
Sawfish shark conservation might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sharks, but Dr. Barbara Wueringer is here to change that. Co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert sit wi…
From Peru to Australia: Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana’s Journey in Shark Conservation
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, we follow the inspiring journey of Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana, one of Peru’s first shark biologists. She shares her experiences from working in Peru, writing…
How Genetics is Fighting Shark Fin Trade
🐟 Shark conservation just got a powerful ally: Genetics! In this episode of Beyond Jws, we talk to Dr. Diego Cardenosa, a leading marine biologist using DNA analysis to detect illegal shark fin trade…
From Sharks to the Sea: Denise Sotomayor’s Journey into Ocean Videography
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws Podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of videographer and documentary maker Denise Sotomayor. Denise shares her passion for capturing the beauty of sharks a…
Shark Conservation in South Africa
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert welcome Sabine Wintner, a pioneer in shark research from South Africa. With over three decades of experience, Sabin…
Shark Science to Academy Fellow: Dr. Michelle Heupel's Journey
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. Dave Ebert welcome back Dr. Michelle Heupel, who has recently been appointed as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technol…
The Intersection of Shark Conservation and Community Safety: Dr. Chris Lowe's Journey
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Dr. Chris Lowe discusses the future of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, reflecting on its past research and the challenges it curr…
A Career in Science Communication for Manta Rays with Jasmine Corbett
A career in science communication wasn't exactly what our guest, Jasmine Corbett, expected when she grew up, but now she is the Media and Communications Manager at the Manta Trust living out her drea…
Behind the Mic: Exploring Shark Conservation with Mark Packer
In this bonus episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert interview Mark Packer, the host of the newly launched Shark Trust podcast. The episode highlights Mark's jo…