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

The Giant Shark Scientists Still Don’t Understand, New Discoveries from Madagascar
March 10, 2026

The Giant Shark Scientists Still Don’t Understand, New Discoveries from Madagascar

Whale Sharks are the largest fish in the ocean, yet scientists still know surprisingly little about how they live, migrate, and survive. In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, we explore why one of the most iconic animal...
He Couldn’t Find a Job in Shark Science… So He Built a YouTube Channel Instead
March 2, 2026

He Couldn’t Find a Job in Shark Science… So He Built a YouTube Channel Instead

Shark Science Career is brutally competitive, and many graduates struggle to find paid work after university. So what happens when passion meets rejection? In this episode of Beyond Jaws, shark scientist Kristian Parton share...
She Left Europe to Build a Shark Conservation NGO in Angola, Here’s What It Really Takes
Feb. 23, 2026

She Left Europe to Build a Shark Conservation NGO in Angola, Here’s What It Really Takes

Angola Project began as a graduate idea, but the real question is this: what happens when you turn a passion into your entire life? In this conversation, Ana Lucia Soares shares why she chose to leave stability in Portugal an...
How Stereo BRUVs Are Revealing Sharks We Never See and Why It Changes Conservation
Feb. 3, 2026

How Stereo BRUVs Are Revealing Sharks We Never See and Why It Changes Conservation

Stereo BRUVs are transforming how scientists study sharks, yet most people have no idea how much we have been missing, and why that matters for conservation. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kaylee Smitt about how underwater...
South Africa Sharks: Building a Career Protecting Sharks When Fear Shapes the Narrative
Jan. 5, 2026

South Africa Sharks: Building a Career Protecting Sharks When Fear Shapes the Narrative

South Africa Sharks sit at the heart of Louw Claassens’ career, shaping how she understands conservation, risk, and public trust in science. South Africa Sharks frame this episode through one central question: how do you buil...
Recounting 2025’s Biggest Shark Stories: Orcas vs Great Whites, Better Protections, and More!
Dec. 30, 2025

Recounting 2025’s Biggest Shark Stories: Orcas vs Great Whites, Better Protections, and More!

Shark conservation faces an unexpected challenge: fear. The biggest threat to sharks is not their biology, it is the stories we tell about them. This episode asks a simple but powerful question, how did one movie shape decade...
The Hidden Story Behind 12000 Hours of Shark Footage: Why Dr. Oscar Sosa Just Made History
Dec. 8, 2025

The Hidden Story Behind 12000 Hours of Shark Footage: Why Dr. Oscar Sosa Just Made History

Shark research raises a big question, how does one scientist turn 12000 hours of underwater video into discoveries that protect sharks and rays across Mexico. Marine biologist Dr. Oscar Sosa returns to the show after receivin...
How a Kid From Ohio Became One of the Most Influential Shark Scientists in the World
Nov. 30, 2025

How a Kid From Ohio Became One of the Most Influential Shark Scientists in the World

Shark conservation : What does it take to go from growing up on Lake Erie to tagging great white sharks around the world? This episode reveals the surprising twists and setbacks that shaped Dr. Taylor Chapple’s career, includ...
Guitarfish Genetics and Culture in Mexico: Bryan Huerta’s Journey Into Shark Science
Nov. 17, 2025

Guitarfish Genetics and Culture in Mexico: Bryan Huerta’s Journey Into Shark Science

Guitarfish genetics take center stage in this inspiring episode as Bryan Huerta shares how his fascination with sharks at the massive La Nueva Viga fish market in Mexico City sparked his entire scientific path. His early curi...
Deep Sea Shark Discovery: Ivy Barrymore and David Ebert Train the Next Generation in Honduras
Nov. 4, 2025

Deep Sea Shark Discovery: Ivy Barrymore and David Ebert Train the Next Generation in Honduras

Shark Identification Training In this episode of Beyond Jaws , Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert welcome back Dr. Ivy Barrymore from MarAlliance to talk about an incredible deep-sea shark identification workshop held in Hondur...

Recent Blog Posts

Exploring the Wild Journey of Joe Romeiro: A Shark Week Adventure
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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Celebrating Shark Research and Education with James Lea and Save Our Seas
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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