The Shark Trust Podcast

In this episode of the Shark Trust Podcast, host Mark Stokes-Packer is joined by Tom Hird, but you might know him as The Blowfish or just "Fish". "Fish" is a marine biologist, wildlife presenter, science communicator, presenter of Netflix’s All the Sharks , and quite possibly the world’s only heavy metal marine biologist.   Fish shares how a childhood fear of Great Whites sparked a lifelong fascin...

How can fishers, scientists, and communities work together to reduce shark depredation? In Part 2 of this episode of the Shark Trust Podcast, host Mark Stokes-Packer continues his conversation with marine neurobiologist Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch about shark depredation, fisher-shark interactions, shark sensory biology, and coexistence. The conversation explores how sharks use electroreception to...

What happens when sharks and fisheries overlap? In this episode, Mark speaks with Marine Neurobiologist Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch about shark depredation, shark behaviour, sensory ecology, and the complex relationship between sharks, fishers, and marine ecosystems. Together, Mark and Vic explore shark depredation, also known as bite-offs, where sharks remove fish from fishing gear before the catc...

Can people and sharks safely share the same waters? In this episode of Series 2, host Mark Stokes-Packer speaks with Dr Adi Barash , marine biologist, shark researcher, and founder of Sharks in Israel. Together, they explore an unusual shark hotspot, where aggregations of Dusky and Sandbar Sharks gather near coastal power plants. Adi explains how these shark aggregations were first discovered, wha...

Can ecotourism help sharks, or are we sometimes getting it wrong? In this episode of Series 2, host Mark Stokes-Packer speaks with Dr Gonzalo Araujo , Founder and Director of MARECO Marine Research and Conservation Foundation. Together, they explore what shark ecotourism really means, how it differs from ordinary wildlife tourism, and why the details matter. Gonzalo explains why good ecotourism sh...

In this update episode of the Shark Trust Podcast, host Mark Stokes-Packer is joined by Ali Hood, Shark Trust Director of Conservation, fresh from the annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, or IOTC. If IOTC is new to you, don’t worry. Ali breaks down what this major fisheries management body does, why it matters for sharks and rays, and how decisions made in these meeting rooms can sh...

What does it really mean to live with sharks? In the first episode of Series 2, host Mark Stokes-Packer speaks with Cat Gordon, Senior Conservation Officer at the Shark Trust and lead for the Living with Sharks project. Together, they introduce the big questions behind this series. Are shark populations recovering, or are more people simply entering shark habitat? How do we make sure conservation...

In this episode Mark has a discussion with Jack Renwick, Fisheries Conservation Officer, on the recent UK and EU negotiations and what that means for shark conservation. The conversation covers changes in management measures for skates and rays, Spurdog and the implications of these changes. Please click SUBSCRIBE  to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation! And leave us a REVIE...

The 10-day Annual Meeting for ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas - and tuna-like species) ended on Monday 24th November. With some big outcomes for sharks! Mark has a meeting with Ali Hood, Director of Conservation, who attended the meeting to find out what happened, what it means for sharks, and whats next! You can read the Breaking Shark Conservation News for...

Join Mark as he speaks with Shark Trust Patron, wildlife presenter and shark expert, Steve Backshall!  You can watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please click SUBSCRIBE   to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation! And leave us a REVIEW (we read every single one and it means we can keep improving) If you have questions about the podcast, or somethin...

A very special bonus episode dedicated to the Oceanic 31 Art Collaboration .  Join Mark as he talks to five of the thirty-one artists, Rachel Brooks, Janina Rossiter, James Higgs, Janavi Kramer and Abigail Burt, about their pieces in the Oceanic 31 Collection. And explore how art can bring a new perspective to conservation! You can bid on the original Oceanic 31 art pieces here. Watch FULL video v...

Thank you so much for listening to Series 1 of the Shark Trust Podcast! We are taking a short break now while we get to work on Series 2.   You can listen to all the episodes and bonus episodes here and you can watch the full video versions on the Shark Trust YouTube Channel . Discover behind-the-scenes stories and learn how you can become a part of the global effort to safeguard sharks and rays!...

An episode fully focused on one of the UK's most famous sharks, the Basking Shark! How big are their brains? Where can you see them? What makes them so iconic? Join Mark as he talks to Award-winning Wildlife Artist, Scientific Illustrator and Basking Shark Expert, Rachel Brooks! Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please click SUBSCRIBE   to keep up to date in the worl...

Talking to Manta Rays? The best places to photograph sharks and rays! And tips on how to use your passion to help shark and ray conservation! Join Mark as he talks to the Shark Trust's Marketing Manager and Award-winning Underwater Photographer, Caroline Robertson-Brown! Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please click SUBSCRIBE   to keep up to date in the world of sha...

Sharks lay eggs? Who is ShaREN? What do you do if you spot a shark? Join Mark as he finds out the details of the Shark Trust's Citizen Science projects with Data Analyst, Harriet Allen!  Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please click SUBSCRIBE   to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation! And leave us a REVIEW (we read every single one) If you have...

Join Mark at Go Diving, the UK's biggest dive show, as we take the Shark Trust Podcast on the road! Mark met up with Shark Expert and Underwater Photographer, Donovan Lewis . Donovan shares his experience of diving in the wild and in aquariums, and how if we act now, we can turn the tide for sharks and rays! Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please click SUBSCRIBE  t...

Shark-like rays? Ray-like sharks?  Join Mark as he finds out about angel sharks and guitarfish with Conservation Officer, Hettie Brown!  Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please click SUBSCRIBE   to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation! And leave us a REVIEW (we read every single one) If you have questions about the podcast, or something you'd l...

Join Mark at Go Diving, the UK's biggest dive show as we take the Shark Trust Podcast on the road! Mark met up with Shark Trust Patron and TV Presenter, Miranda Krestovnikoff. Miranda talks about her love for the ocean, working in TV, and her children following in her love for sharks! Watch FULL video versions of The Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please, Like and Subscribe to keep up to date in...

In this episode Mark is joined by the Shark Trust's Fisheries Conservation Officer, Jack Renwick.   What sharks are swimming around the UK? Which sharks need our help? And how does a shark go from a fishery to being classed as wildlife?  You can view the Fisheries Advisories that Jack has developed to help fishers and government enforcement bodies. Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podc...

Join Mark at Go Diving, the UK's biggest dive show as we take the Shark Trust Podcast on the road! Mark met up with Shark Trust Patron and TV Presenter, Monty Halls. Monty talks about his journey into conservation, filming Basking Sharks, and how collective action can make a huge impact for the future of sharks and rays! Watch FULL video versions of The Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please, Like...

Have you ever wondered how shark conservation works on an International level? How do all those countries make a decision they all agree on? And who is the voice for the sharks? Join Mark as he delves into the world of high seas fisheries and the history of shark conservation with Director of Conservation, Ali Hood!  Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please, Like, Sh...

Join Mark at Go Diving, the UK's biggest dive show as we take the Shark Trust Podcast on the road! Mark met up with Shark Trust Patron, Simon Rogerson to talk about his diving experiences and how seeing sharks can transform your life! Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please, Like, Share and Subscribe to keep up to date in the world of shark and ray conservation! Fol...

Dive beneath the waves of shark and ray conservation with Mark as he speaks with Paul Cox, CEO of the Shark Trust. Paul and Mark discuss the threats and difficulties that sharks and rays currently face in the modern world and how the Shark Trust is working to create a better future for sharks and rays! Watch FULL video versions of the Shark Trust Podcast on YouTube. Please, Like, Share and Subscri...

We're thrilled to announce we are launching The Shark Trust Podcast on Tuesday 7th May 2024!   Tune in every two weeks as we release new episodes here and watch full video version on the Shark Trust YouTube Channel . Discover behind-the-scenes stories and learn how you can become a part of the global effort to safeguard these vital species. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE! Follow us on our social media...