The Shark Trust Podcast Series 2 Out Today!
Series 2 of the Shark Trust podcast, Living with Sharks, starts today.
Sharks have lived in the ocean for over 400 million years. But due to decades of overfishing, their populations have dropped dramatically. At the same time our populations have grown, and more and more people are taking part in activities in the ocean. When conservation works, and we see shark populations recovering in certain areas, how do we make sure humans and sharks can safely share the same spaces?
In this series of the Shark Trust Podcast, we explore what it really means to live alongside sharks. From fisheries and tourism to coastal communities, shark bite incidents, education, and conservation conflict, this series looks at the challenges and opportunities that come with coexistence.
We speak to scientists, conservationists and the people working with coastal communities around the world to better understand how we can protect sharks while also supporting the people who share their waters.
Because Living with Sharks is not just about reducing risk. It is about respect, understanding, and finding ways forward that work for people and for the sharks.
The podcast will explore a range of topics with a series of guest experts. Who will look to answer questions like:
- What happens when people stop fearing sharks… and start living alongside them?
- Can storytelling change how we see sharks… and how we protect them?
- What does “Living with Sharks” really look like when it’s working… in the real world?
- How do we plan and manage recovering shark populations to ensure co-existence is as harmonious as possible?
Episode 1, which is available from all major podcast platforms from today, as well as video on YouTube, features Cat Gordon, Shark Trust Senior Conservation Officer, who is the lead on this project. She introduces the topic, the major talking points and where her hopes on where this work will take us.
New episodes are released every 2 weeks, and will delve into shark-human conflicts, human behaviour, and how people respond to sharks.
You can find out more about:
- Ecotourism
- Depredation
- Beach safety and bite incidents
- Importance of education and local ecological knowledge
- Coexisting with large predators
Additional bonus episodes will also be available. So, subscribe and watch out for these!
The Shark Trust would like to thank SurfEars for being the Series 2 “Living with Sharks” podcast sponsors.
Info about series 1 of the Shark Trust Podcast can be found here.
To learn more about the work of the Shark Trust and the Living with Sharks project, and how you can help, visit: sharktrust.org
