
Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation. 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 Mar 17, 2022
Reframing the narrative of sharks with Steve Backshall
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Grab your gear and get ready for an adventure, because this week I am joined by extreme explorer, naturalist and presenter Steve Backshall MBE! Throughout his career, Steve has endeavoured to change public perception of species perceived as 'deadly' or 'dangerous' - changing the narrative from fear to respect, joy and awe. He's spent a lot of time in the water among sharks, most recently for his latest Sky series 'Shark with Steve Backshall' which aims to promote wonder and dispell popular myths about these animals. In this episode we discuss some of the most common misconceptions of sharks, the classic 'Jaws' trope, and how we can begin to change the narratives about sharks that have become so entrenched. And, of course, we hear some of Steve's fascinating stories from the field, and introducing the next generation to the adventure and wonder of the natural world.
You can find Steve on instagram (@backshall.steve), twitter (@SteveBackshall) and learn more about his upcoming series and tours at www.stevebackshall.com. You can also watch his latest TV series, Shark with Steve Backshall, here: https://www.sky.com/watch/shark-with-steve-backshall.
This podcast was brought to you by the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF). You can find out more about our work by heading to www.saveourseas.com.
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