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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Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
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 to everyone who sent in a question - we had so many we ended up doing two episodes! Part 2 will be out later in the season.
Questions answered (with timestamps):
- 04.54: Do any sharks, other than megamouth sharks, use mimicry?
- 14.15: Are megamouth sharks regional endotherms?
- 19.22: Do magnetic shark deterrents work?
- 30.28: Are hydrothermal vent species able to move around?
- 32.54: How do we know which prehistoric shark fossilised poop came from?
- 41.13: How do basking sharks find their food?
- 47.49: Which is the fastest shark?
- 52.34: If you could pass one international law to help sharks, which would it be?
You can also read our answers in the shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
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