Shark Docs

Beyond All the Sharks

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

Beyond All the Sharks is the companion podcast to the Netflix show All the Sharks. Hosted by the science team featured in the series, we - the Shark Docs - go beyond the screen to talk with local researchers and conservationists working on the front lines in each magnificent location featured on the show. From deep-sea fisheries to community-led shark protection, each episode reveals the real stories behind sharks and rays in some of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet. Learn with us—dive in! For more information, visit our website: www.sharkdocs.org

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Japan & Beyond: Inside Global Shark Fishing, Trade, and Negotiations with Dr. Shelley Clarke 30.03.2026 1:24:49

With its major domestic and international fishing fleets and cultural emphasis on seafood, Japan's policies and practices ripple across every ocean. Understanding how sharks move through these, and neighboring, markets, kitchens, and even pet food is essential to addressing the global shark mortality crisis. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shelley Clarke, an independent fisheries consult...

Beyond All the Sharks: Galápagos Currents of Conservation with MigraMar 12.12.2025 1:16:32

The Galápagos is one of the world’s most iconic marine ecosystems, but the sharks and other megafauna that roam these waters don’t recognize borders. Many species move across thousands of kilometers, linking Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and beyond. Understanding those movements is vital for designing effective marine reserves while supporting sustainable fisheries. In this episode, Migra...

Beyond All the Sharks: Sharks Find Refuge in Bahamian Mangroves with Dr. Matt Smukall 04.11.2025 33:27

🌍 The Bahamas: A Shark Sanctuary Under Threat Chris and Brendan join their friend and colleague Dr. Matt Smukall, Director of the Bimini Biological Field Station @BiminiSharkLab to discuss all things shark and ray in The Bahamas, including the ongoing battle to save the mangrove forests of North Bimini from unsustainable, short-sighted development. These mangroves provide an outsized benefit to l...

Beyond All the Sharks: From Catsharks to White Sharks with South Africa's Dr. Alison Kock 06.10.2025 34:24

South Africa is a global hotspot for shark and ray biodiversity — home to over 200 species, including many found nowhere else on Earth. In this episode of Beyond All the Sharks, Chris & Brendan team up with their friend and fellow Shark Doc, Dr. Alison Kock of South African National Parks (SANParks), to dive into the science, conservation, and management of these incredible animals along South...

Beyond All the Sharks: Turtle Cannery to Ray Paradise at Heron Island with Dr. Heather Middleton 28.07.2025 37:14

In this episode of Beyond All the Sharks , marine ecologists Dr. Chris Malinowski and Dr. Brendan Talwar join fellow Shark Doc Dr. Heather Middleton on Heron Island—a remote research station nestled into Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Together, they explore how this iconic island has evolved from a turtle cannery into a hotspot for shark and ray science and what it teaches us about biodiversity,...

Beyond All the Sharks: Ecotourism, Fishing, and Biodiversity of the Maldives with Miyaru Programme 17.07.2025 1:00:21

Beyond All the Sharks is the official companion podcast to the Netflix series All the Sharks . Want to learn more after watching the show? Join hosts Dr. Chris Malinowski and Dr. Brendan Talwar as they connect with their new friends and fellow Shark Docs, Arzucan Zuzu Askin and Ahmed Ricky Mohamed from the Miyaru Programme in Fuvamulah, Maldives. Together, they explore shark and ray conservation,...