World of Sharks
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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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Recent Episodes
Ask Us Anything About Sharks (Round 2)! With Dr James Lea
We're diving back into our mailbag to answer more of your burning sharky questions! In this episode we address all sorts of fascinating queries such as how bioluminescence evolved in sharks, which…
Painting the Town Blue: Artivism and Bringing the Ocean to the Streets with Tré Packard and Akira Biondo
Art has the power to change perspectives, spark dialogue, and raise awareness of the complex issues facing our ocean. This is exactly why PangeaSeed was established. Since its inception in 2010,…
All Shark, No Bite - How Ocean Acidification Could Affect Shark Teeth with Max Baum
In August 2025, a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science suggested that ocean acidification could negatively impact a shark's most useful tool: their teeth. We speak with the…
The Secret History of Sharks! Shark Evolution and Adaptations with Professor John Long
Sharks have been around a long, long time (over 450 million years!). But how did they evolve into the extraordinarily diverse and successful group of animals that we have today? On today's episode,…
Shark Depredation: An Emerging Challenge in Shark Conservation with Mina Hatayama
The Maldives has served as a shark sanctuary for 15 years, and is now one of the most diverse regions for sharks and rays in the world. But with great success comes a new problem: conflict with…
Nurse Sharks: The Sharks That Like to Cuddle with Sergio Madrigal Mora
Sometimes called the 'couch potatoes of the sea', nurse sharks are famous for their laid back attitude to life spending most of their days cosied up in piles, napping. But their gentle, docile nature…
How Do Sharks See The World? A Deep Dive Into Shark Vision with Dr Lily Fogg
We know sharks have incredible senses, but just how good is their eyesight? In this episode, we explore the world through a shark's eyes with fish vision expert Dr Lily Fogg. How does fish vision…
Ask Us Anything About Sharks! With Dr James Lea
To kick off our new season, we're diving into our mailbag to answer your burning questions! From speedy sharks to mimicry and even fossilised shark poop, we're leaving no stone unturned... Thank you…
Making Way for Sharks and Rays: Where Do We Go From Here? With Sarah Fowler & Rima Jabado
The conversations that shape the fate of sharks and rays rarely happen in quiet laboratories or out at sea. More often, they unfold in fluorescent-lit halls, behind nameplates and microphones, inside…
Bioluminescence: How Glowing Sharks Light Up the Deep
Did you know that there are over 60 species of shark who are luminous? In this episode, we learn all about the sharks who light up the darkness of the deep sea. How are they able to produce their own…
On the Hunt! How Sharks Find and Catch their Food with Dr Yannis Papastamatiou
How do sharks locate prey when they’re roaming the open ocean? What does a shark ambush look like? Are sharks capable of hunting cooperatively? And why do cookiecutter sharks take on prey much larger…
Sharks in the Dark: Revisiting the Deep Sea with Dr Brit Finucci
It’s spooky season, and what a great excuse to visit our friends in the dark; the deep-sea sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras! We’re joined by fisheries scientist and deep-sea legend Dr Brit Finucci…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Ups and Downs of Shark Movements with Dr Sammy Andrzejaczek
Tagging tiger sharks, seamount navigation, and a great white shark called Princess Sparkles... This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of shark movement ecology with research scientist Dr…
In the Field: Monitoring Sharks and Manta Rays on a Remote Island (PART 1 - Manta Rays)
In this episode of World of Sharks: In the Field, we are learning what it’s like to live and work on a tiny, remote island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, and study sharks and rays in what can be…
In the Field: Monitoring Sharks and Manta Rays on a Remote Island (PART 2 - Sharks)
In part 2 of our 'In the Field' episode with the Save Our Seas Foundation D'Arros Research Centre, we are heading to the neighbouring atoll of St Joseph to tag juvenile sharks and take part in their…
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