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
From Porpoises to Sawfishes: The Adventures of Dr. Ruth Leeney in Marine Conservation
May 29, 2023
Dr. Ruth Leeney is a passionate conservation scientist with a diverse background in scientific research, social science, and communications. A National Geographic Explorer, Ocean Conservation Fellow with the New England Aqua…
Exploring the Global Conservation Efforts for Sharks and Rays with Dr. Rima Jabado
May 17, 2023
In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Rima Jabado, the founder of the Alas project and deputy chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. As a leading authority in the field, Dr. Jabado has dedic…
Pursuing a research career studying Manta Rays after everyone telling her she shouldn't with Dr. Andrea Marshall
May 1, 2023
In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, the host and co-host interview Dr. Andrea Marshall, the "Queen of the Mantas." Dr. Marshall shares her journey of becoming a marine biologist, her passion for the ocean, and her ex…
Dr. Oscar Sosa talks about his shark science graduate work in Japan
April 17, 2023
Dr. Oscar Sosa joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to share his shark career story including why he chose to do graduate work in Japan and how he continues to be influenced by Japanese scientists and their culture. He als…
Studying shark genetics with Dr. Ximena Valez-Suazo
April 3, 2023
Dr. Ximena Velez Zuazo joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss her career in conservation genetics of sharks and other iconic species such as marine mammals and sea turtles. Ximena has studied a div…
Studying rays in Brazil with Dr. Patricia Charvet
March 20, 2023
Dr. Patricia Charvet joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss growing up in Brazil and studying saltwater and freshwater rays in her home country. Patricia discusses her love for science and how she …
Shark Research in Chile with Dr. Francisco Concha (Pancho)
March 6, 2023
Dr. Francisico J. Concha (aka Pancho) joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss his work on sharks in his home country of Chile. Pancho shares stories of trailblazing shark science in Chile and buildin…
Shark science through history, performance art, travel, and research
Feb. 20, 2023
Dr. Cynthia Awruch joins Dr. Davind Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to talk about her career as a shark scientist. Originally from Argentina, Cynthia ended up in Tasmania, Australia (a couple of times) to study reprodu…
Career pivoting in shark science with Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer
Feb. 6, 2023
Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to talk about how he navigated and continues to navigate his career in shark science while moving countries with his shark science partner, Dr. Mi…
The Manta Trust is working to protect manta rays and devil rays
Jan. 23, 2023
Guy Stevens joins Dr, David Ebert and Andrew Lewin for this episode to discuss how he founded the Manta Trust in the Maldives and why he grew it to an international organization with collaborators and partners doing great wo…
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