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
Exploring the Stories Behind Dr. Greg Skomel's Book on Shark Science called "Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking The Great White Shark"
In this special bonus episode, hosts Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin interview Dr. Greg Skomel, author of a new book called "Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking The Great White Shark" which offers a …
Exploring the Wild Journey of Joe Romeiro: A Shark Week Adventure
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, underwater videographer and photographer Joe Romeiro joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to talk about his career and experiences working in the field. …
Celebrating Shark Research and Education with James Lea and Save Our Seas
In this 50th episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Save Our Seas Foundation with special guest James Lea, the foundati…
Building Strong Relationships with Fishing Communities in Shark Research with Debbie Yu
In this episode of Beyond Jaws, Debbie Yu shares her experiences studying rare shark species like the megamouth and big-eyed sand tiger sharks in Taiwan.
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From Porpoises to Sawfishes: The Adventures of Dr. Ruth Leeney in Marine Conservation
Dr. Ruth Leeney is a passionate conservation scientist with a diverse background in scientific research, social science, and communications. A National Geographic Explorer, Ocean Conservation Fellow…
Exploring the Global Conservation Efforts for Sharks and Rays with Dr. Rima Jabado
In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Rima Jabado, the founder of the ElasmoProject and deputy chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. As a leading authority in the f…
Pursuing a research career studying Manta Rays after everyone telling her she shouldn't with Dr. Andrea Marshall
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, the host and co-host interview Dr. Andrea Marshall, the "Queen of the Mantas." Dr. Marshall shares her journey of becoming a marine biologist, her passion …
Dr. Oscar Sosa talks about his shark science graduate work in Japan
Dr. Oscar Sosa joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to share his shark career story including why he chose to do graduate work in Japan and how he continues to be influenced by Japanese scientists …
Studying shark genetics with Dr. Ximena Vélez-Suazo
Dr. Ximena Velez Zuazo joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss her career in conservation genetics of sharks and other iconic species such as marine mammals and sea turtles.
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Studying rays in Brazil with Dr. Patricia Charvet
Dr. Patricia Charvet joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss growing up in Brazil and studying saltwater and freshwater rays in her home country.
Patricia discusses her love…
Shark Research in Chile with Dr. Francisco Concha (Pancho)
Dr. Francisico J. Concha (aka Pancho) joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss his work on sharks in his home country of Chile. Pancho shares stories of trailblazing shark sci…
Shark science through history, performance art, travel, and research
Dr. Cynthia Awruch joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to talk about her career as a shark scientist. Originally from Argentina, Cynthia ended up in Tasmania, Australia (a couple of…
Career pivoting in shark science with Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer
Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to talk about how he navigated and continues to navigate his career in shark science while moving countries with his shar…
The Manta Trust is working to protect manta rays and devil rays
Guy Stevens joins Dr, David Ebert and Andrew Lewin for this episode to discuss how he founded the Manta Trust in the Maldives and why he grew it to an international organization with collaborators an…
Shark research Beneath the Waves with Dr. Austin Gallagher
Dr. Austin Gallagher joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to discuss why he founded his organization Beneath the Waves and how he grew it to the great research and science communication organizatio…
Sharks science fused with art with Ray Troll
Ray Troll joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast today to discuss his career focusing his art (drawing, paintings, sculptures, etc.) on interesting-looking sharks. Ray Troll tells Dave…
Sharks to Hagfish: Studying a diverse array of vertebrate species with Dr. Willy Bemis
Dr. Willy Bemis joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast today to discuss his career studying a variety of vertebrate species in the ocean from sharks to hagfish. He tells the podcast ab…
How the Sharks International conference was a success after a global pandemic with Ali Hood.
Ali Hood joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss how Ali and her colleagues planned a major International shark conference during a global pandemic and made it a success as a…
Sharks4Kids with Jillian Morris-Brake
Jillian Morris-Brake joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to discuss how she got her career start working with sharks through fieldwork and developing her skills as a SCUBA diver and underwater pho…
Shark Illustrations with Marc Dando
Marc Dando joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss how he developed a career in science illustration. Dave and Marc have collaborated on a number of shark life history projec…