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 GuttridgePaul de GelderFlorida MuseumFlorida MuseumSydney ArchivesSnopes NAUSICCAAScuba Costa RicaApexFlorida Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FACT: Marine ecologists have shown that sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems, preventing the collapse of marine biodiversity. FICTION: A world without sharks would have no impact on ocean life. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on the ecological importance of sharks, exploring the potential consequences of their decline with Dr. Tiara Moore, a marine ecologist and CEO of Black and Marine Science. Dr. Tiara MooreScience.orgSentient MediaDiscovery ChannelNational GeographicNational GeographicNRDC.orgNPS.govDiscovery.orgThe ConversationDiscovery Channel Science20.comcoml.org 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 GallagherWorld Aquatics PR RecordsNational GeographicNational Ocean Service Discovery ChannelAlien Sharks: Return To The AbyssDiscovery Channel OceanaSmithsonianFlorida MuseumFlorida Natural History MuseumSmithsonianNational Ocean Service Department of Land and Natural Resources US Navy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FACT: Paleontologists have unearthed fossils and analyzed bite marks to better understand the feeding habits and behaviors of the ancient Megalodon. FICTION: Megalodons still roam the deep oceans today, waiting to surprise unsuspecting swimmers. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on Megalodon, exploring its hunting strategies and ecological impact with Dr. Emma Kast who studied the nitrogen cycle and the megalodon. Dr. Emma Kast - Dr. Emma Kast Science AdvancesNatural History MuseumSan Diego Natural History Museum- Live SciencePLOS.ORG PBS StudiosDiscovery ChannelDiscovery Channel 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 PapastamatouHow sharks choose their friendsSocial preferencesComplex Social NetworksSocial Lives of SharksShark Shiver ObservationsSocial Dynamics of Shark HuntingSocial Structures of Great Whites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FACT: Sharks have been around longer than dinosaurs. We can make guesses and similarities and analogs of what could have happened, but we're never going to know how life started on Earth. FICTION: Sharks are aliens! Join host Kasha Patel as she traces the ancient origins of sharks, their evolution, their cultural significance, genetic insights, and theories about life's cosmic origins. Gavin NaylorBig Bang HumShark FossilsShark EvolutionShark Cultural SignificanceShark Cultural SignificanceFermi ParadoxFermi ParadoxAlien Theories 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: Sharks can sense electrical currents in saltwater, where salt ions conduct electricity. This ability allows them to detect the electrical signals generated by the movement of animals, including potential prey...FICTION: In 1937, off the coast of Bondi Beach a shark read the thoughts of an environmental engineer. Your host, Kasha Patel, imagines how a shark could read a human’s mind and the science behind how they actually communicate. Forrest Galante The Shark WhispererShark SensesShark SensesBlacktip Reef Shark White Shark Spy HoppingAnimal CommunicationJaws 4 | Tom and Jerry Trivia 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 sharksSwitch from sexual to parthenogenetic reproduction in a zebra sharkVirgin births from parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without malesHow does a shark reproduce without a mate?Lone Parents: Parthenogenesis in SharksIntrauterine Cannibalism in SharksShark Cannibalism: It's A Thing And It Just Got WeirderBody, 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 megalodonCannibalism in animals is more common than you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FACT: Abandoned bricks of cocaine wash ashore every year off the coast of Florida from drug smugglers evading the Coast Guard. FICTION: We need to be worried about cocaine fueled sharks. Your host Kasha Patel imagines what would happen if sharks consumed that cocaine and explores the science behind it. by Tristan Darland and John E. Dowlingby Amanda HolpuchNational Drug Intelligence Centerby: Jack Timisiea by University of British Columbia by Maria Cristina Fossi, Matteo Baini, Cristina Panti, Matteo Galli, Begoña Jiménez, Juan Muñoz-Arnanz, Letizia Marsili, Maria Grazia Finoia, Dení Ramírez-MacíasNBC News Learn: Ocean AcidificationUptake of human pharmaceuticals in bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) inhabiting a wastewater-impacted riverWPLG Local 10: Keys locals find hauls of cocaine worth over $2 millionBusiness Insider: Tracking Drug Smugglers And Unauthorized Migrants With The Coast Guard In MiamiAnimal Fact Files: Nurse Shark Facts: why a NURSE? 🦈 Animal Fact FilesThe Verge: Italy’s eels have a cocaine problem 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.

In this season’s final episode, Luke welcomes Emmy-winning filmmaker and conservationist Shawn Heinrichs to discuss the state of sharks in the ocean. They go over how both legal and illegal fishing operations are decimating the ocean’s wildlife, what it’s like to have a hit put out on you for exposing criminal enterprises to the world, and whether or not NOAA’s data on “sustainable” fishing can really be trusted. YouTubeInstagramInstagramTwitterInstagramhereherehere 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. YouTubeInstagramInstagramTwitterInstagramhereherehere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Luke Tipple is joined this week by renowned Harvard professor, Dr. Avi Loeb, who recently led a deep-sea expedition to discover if evidence for advanced alien life crash-landed off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 2014. They discuss the recent Congressional UFO hearings, how the last seventy years of research into extraterrestrial life has been potentially misguided, and the challenges of searching for tiny objects on the bottom of the ocean. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/did-alien-tech-crash-land-into-the-ocean-avi-loeb YouTubeInstagramMediumTwitterInstagramhereherehere 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-ebert YouTubeInstagramInstagramTwitterInstagramherehere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we do things a little differently, as Shark Week’s Luke Tipple invites Adventure Aaron into the podcast studio to talk about his incredible near-death experience on the open water. Adventure Aaron gets into what it takes to circumnavigate the world in an ocean rowboat, what it’s like to stare eye-to-eye with an oceanic white tip that probably wants you for lunch, and everything else that happened to him when his boat was capsized, and he was lost by himself at sea. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep10-shipwrecked-surrounded-by-sharks-adventure-aaron YouTubeInstagramInstagramfacebookTwitterInstagramInstagramherehere 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-science YouTubeInstagramInstagramInstagramTwitterInstagramherehere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop superstar Kesha joins Shark Week’s Luke Tipple on the podcast to discuss her love of sharks, how her music funds her addiction to diving, and how you can find inner peace while under the water. And at the end, our researcher Sierra drops in to tell us that some sharks have teeth in their eyes. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/superstar-kesha-lifts-the-gag-order-on-saving-sharks YouTubeInstagramInstagramTikTokInstagramTwitterherehere 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-casagrande YouTubeInstagramInstagramfacebookInstagramTwitterherehere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Tipple is joined by Shark Week host and all-around adventurer Forrest Galante. They discuss his upcoming special Alien Sharks: South Africa, Forrest’s remarkable talent for finding creatures once believed to be extinct, and how many shark species may still be unknown. Then, our researcher Sierra stops by to tell us about the world’s most prehistoric shark. 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/how-many-sharks-are-yet-to-be-discovered-forrest-galante YouTubeInstagramInstagramTwitterInstagramTwitterhere here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.