Beyond Jaws

Beyond Jaws

Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin interview shark scientists and conservationists to find out the steps they took that lead them to study and work with sharks. Interviews include stories of field shenanigans; career choices and advice; and, the science of sharks that may or may not include great white sharks...mostly not.

Recent Episodes

June 12, 2025

Sharks, Science, and Storytelling with Guido Leurs

Shark Conservation drives today’s conversation with Guido Leurs, a marine scientist whose research spans multiple shark species and explores how we connect with them through images and media. Guido shares his unique career pa...
May 25, 2025

Learning About Whale Sharks with Simon Pierce Marine Megafauna, Conservation & Discovery

Learning about whale sharks with Dr. Simon Pierce reveals a world of mystery behind the ocean’s largest fish. As co-founder of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, Simon shares surprising insights into whale shark behavior, globa...
May 11, 2025

How Sophie Maycock’s New Book is Changing the Way We See Sharks

Sharks: In this special bonus episode of Beyond Jaws , we dive deep into a fresh perspective on sharks through the eyes of marine biologist and science communicator Sophie Maycock. Sophie joins co-hosts Dr. David Ebert and An...
April 20, 2025

Technical Shark Diving and Predator Science with Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou

Technical diving opens up a whole new world for shark researchers like Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou, who has built a career studying predator dynamics in some of the most remote and challenging underwater environments. In this episode, Yannis shares his...
March 30, 2025

Sawfish Shark Conservation: Why Dr. Barbara Wueringer Studies These Unique Species

Sawfish shark conservation might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sharks, but Dr. Barbara Wueringer is here to change that. Co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert sit with Barbara to discuss her passion for sawfish and...
March 9, 2025

From Peru to Australia: Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana’s Journey in Shark Conservation

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, we follow the inspiring journey of Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana, one of Peru’s first shark biologists. She shares her experiences from working in Peru, writing a children’s book on conservation, and moving...
Feb. 23, 2025

How Genetics is Fighting Shark Fin Trade

🐟 Shark conservation just got a powerful ally: Genetics! In this episode of Beyond Jaws, we talk to Dr. Diego Cardenosa, a leading marine biologist who is using DNA analysis to detect illegal shark fin trade. Learn how cutting-edge science is...
Feb. 3, 2025

From Sharks to the Sea: Denise Sotomayor’s Journey into Ocean Videography

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws Podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of videographer and documentary maker Denise Sotomayor. Denise shares her passion for capturing the beauty of sharks and the broader ocean ecosystem through her lens....
Jan. 15, 2025

Shark Conservation in South Africa

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert welcome Sabine Wintner, a pioneer in shark research from South Africa. With over three decades of experience, Sabine shares her journey from Germany to the...
Dec. 16, 2024

Shark Science to Academy Fellow: Dr. Michelle Heupel's Journey

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. Dave Vertebert welcome back Dr. Michelle Heupel, who has recently been appointed as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology, Science, and Engineering (ATSE). This...

Recent Blog Posts

July 10, 2023

Exploring the Wild Journey of Joe Romeiro: A Shark Week Adventure

The speaker in the episode acknowledges the inherent difficulty of their work in image making and storytelling, despite their extensive experience in the industry. They candidly discuss the frustrations and challenges they encounter along the way. H…

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June 26, 2023

Celebrating Shark Research and Education with James Lea and Save Our …

In this 50th episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, co-hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Save Our Seas Foundation with special guest James Lea, the foundation's executive director. The episode takes a look …

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