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In my most controversial podcast yet, we enter a conversation with the world’s most infamous shark hunter. Listen in as he takes pride in the number of sharks he’s removed from the ocean over his lifetime, but also be prepared to hear a side of Mark that’s never before been portrayed.    As the conversation transpires, we enter the debate on toxins in shark meat, if sharks feel pain and why the business of taking people to kill sharks off the coast of Miami is still thriving. The enemy number one to shark conservationists everywhere, Mark the Shark lives up to his reputation, while simultaneously offering you an insight into his world and drive for destruction. Watch "The Hunter's Son", a film depicting Marks children meeting sharks:  https://vimeo.com/282191282 Say hello! I’d love to hear you’re feedback about my podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes 👇 Follow me on Instagram Project Hiu's Instagram Support Project Hiu  Have a cool sponsorship or collab offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Cover Art by photographer Tanner Mansell Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

Navy clearance diver Paul De Gelder was taking part in a standard training exercise in Sydney harbor when he was attacked by a bull shark. He now lives with one arm and one leg, recounting horrific details from his attack alongside inspiring memories from his recovery.  Paul's movement towards the advocacy of sharks is a story that will stay with you forever. Listen as he describes in detail the moment he looked down and realized he was in a bull shark's mouth, then recounts the moment he found himself face to face with a great white. This podcast has everything you need to hear to appreciate your ability to run freely, and take the good from the bad.   Follow Paul on social media for his new book release @pauldegelder Follow me on Instagram Follow Project Hiu Support Project Hiu Got a sponsorship or collab offer? Send an email here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Cover Art by photographer Tanner Mansell Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

Emperors of the deep is an insightful and moving book by William Mckeever. It examines four species: Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead, and Great White, as never before. Yet it’s the section on slavery at sea that catches my attention. William goes deep into the murders, beatings, kidnappings and forced drug consumption men are forced into, all to provide us with fish.   There is a good chance that this podcast is the most important yet. A common occurring yet vastly underreported crime against humanity, it's likely you could be directly contributing to the continuation of slavery at sea, this podcast will tell you how.  Sign the ban in trading shark fins Emperors Of The Deep book trailer video to get a sense of the book Order Emperors Of The Deep - Follow Me On IG Follow Project Hiu www.projecthiu.com Got a sponsorship or collaboration offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Cover Art by photographer Tanner Mansell Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

Of the 470 shark species, only 30 species of sharks have been found to have attacked humans, and only 4 of the 30 species make up the majority of attacks. Yet with everything we know about sharks, with everything we do in their home, whether it's surfing, diving, or spearfishing as a mere few examples… why do we not talk about first aid for shark attacks as commonly as we do CPR or vinegar for jellyfish stings?    Alongside an Australian paramedic who has treated shark attack victims, we outline things that may just help you save a life one day. This podcast is a must for anyone that goes in the ocean around sharks, or in general anyone who wants to know more about why and how they attack. An extension of the surfing guide to sharks, this episode is about safety and responsibility, and just what to do in the unlikely, unfortunate yet possible, event of a shark attack.  Terra Australlis first aid for shark attacks video Surfing guide to sharks free download Shark bite first aid kit 🦈🦈🦈 Follow Me On IG Follow Project Hiu www.projecthiu.com Got a sponsorship or collaboration offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Cover Art by photographer Tanner Mansell Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

The one shark we all wish was still with us… well, maybe not all of u: The Megalodon. The only thing left of this revered species is its fossilized teeth, which scientists use to measure its total length… It's been the subject of horror films and conspiracy theories but the evidence of its disappearance is perhaps the scariest thing of all.  Using advanced scientific methods, we are able to estimate how they hunted, what they hunted, their evolution based on their teeth alone, and even what they looked like. This episode offers an insight into the largest shark to have ever lived, the Megalodon shark. Follow Jack Cooper, PH Student ON Twitter Follow Me On IG Follow Project Hiu www.projecthiu.com Got a sponsorship or collaboration offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Cover Art by photographer Tanner Mansell Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

Scientific superhero Diego talks about finding Mako shark in pet food, being in the room with illegal smugglers, giving authorities the ability to test shark fins for DNA and the general struggle of upholding the law when it comes to sharks.  Columbian born Diego is not only the brains and brawn behind so many papers in regards to the fin trade and the collecting of samples on the ground, but was also behind the groundbreaking science featured in the Sharkwater Extinction film through the genetic identification of threatened shark species in pet food and beauty care products.  In this podcast, he talks to me about the effects of Covid-19 on the shark fin trade, what it's like to live in China for a year collecting shark fins and how his work is revolutionizing the way we find illegal trafficking of shark fins from protected species. This particular podcast is a must-listen for anyone questioning their involvement in science VS conservation and anyone that needs to be inspired by the movements occurring to save the most threatened of the shark species.   Diego IG Handle https://www.instagram.com/diegocardenosa/ Diego’s Scientific Research https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/conl.12780 - Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Follow Me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkgirlmadison/ Email: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support Project Hiu: https://projecthiu.com/ Have a cool sponsorship or collab offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

In Australia, sharks aren’t considered “animals” under the animal welfare legislation act. Therefore extreme acts of cruelty are commonplace. From the shark fin trade to the treatment of these animals, we lift the veil on Australia’s contribution.    In this podcast, we look deep into the consequences of a system that doesn’t protect these animals with the founder of shark conservation Australia, an environmental lawyer, and my best friend, Ashley Avci. Have we too much faith in our country to be a leader in the environmental sector, or are we contributing to the shark fin trade at a rate that will shock you?   From involvement in individual animal law cases to the creation of legislation bills designed to protect sharks, Ashley shares her insight into battling with the government to do more for sharks. Australians have for a long time been viewed as guardians of their wilderness, but as our attention grows on places like China and Indonesia for their contribution to the shark fin trade, this podcast will teach you that there is a grave need to look inward, to our own backyard for injustice.  Support Ashley here👇 Ashely’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyavci/ Ashley’s Website https://www.sharkconservation.org.au/ - Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Follow Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkgirlmadison/ Email: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support Project Hiu: https://projecthiu.com/ Have a cool sponsorship or collab offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

“If they take my life, don’t take theirs.” - Mike Coots Words from a man who nearly lost his life to a shark but grew into one of their biggest advocates. As he recounts the details of his attack, he goes on to explain how the day he nearly lost his life to a shark, was the start of his life lived in service to the plight of the species.    A personal hero of mine, Hawaii-born and raised Mike Coots is the definition of inspirational. His story is not only important for surfers around the globe who fear the exact incident Mike lived through, but to shark advocates too. Let Mike explain how he became involved in the first legislation in the USA to make it illegal to ban shark fins and continues to defend sharks. And the journey of buying a foot online as a one-legged surfer.   Mike’s attack itself could also be the key to unlocking so many clues as to why shark attacks happen. Could his attack have been the result of human negligence? Mike will teach us how to turn an enemy into a friend, if sharks have individual personalities and how the need for surfers to connect to sharks is not only relevant but potentially life-saving.   Connect with Mike here 👇 Mike’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikecoots/ Mike’s Website https://sharksbymikecoots.com/ Short Film about his story https://sharksbymikecoots.com/pages/about-mike - Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Follow Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkgirlmadison/ Email: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support Project Hiu: https://projecthiu.com/ Have a cool sponsorship or collab offer? Send it here: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

The world-famous protected vibrant ecosystem of the Galapagos may not be protected at all. Nicknamed the Great Wall of China, the Chinese fishing fleet that descended on the Galapagos in 2020 made news around the world, but what is it going to take to actually stop it? The fleet could be seen from space, spanning almost double the length of the Galapagos archipelago itself. The most frightening thing about the situation was the fact that this is not the first time, nor the only country, that has targeted the outskirts of the Galapagos marine reserve for fishing. The lack of control over the high seas is having an impact that is trickling down to communities such as those of the Galapagos Islands. Their beaches becoming filled with plastic waster from a fleet, not even visible from shore, and the local fish and shark populations that tourism depends on are being targeted. From inside Ecuador’s government, we speak to senior advisor Jeff Leblanc. During this podcast, we cover not only some of the things that occur in our open seas at the hands of industrial fishing vessels but the laws that need to be changed and enforced to end it. Support Mare Nostrum Follow Mare Nostrum on Instagram Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Madison's Instagram Support Project Hiu  Email sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Have a cool sponsorship or collab offer? Send it here sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

What's a great white shark getting up to in 1000 meters of water? What happens when Dr. Michael Domeier went to sea to find out? In this episode, Doc shows a side of great whites you never knew existed.  You may have seen him on TV, doing groundbreaking and controversial research on Great White sharks… You may have read him speaking his mind on behalf of the Great Whites that move through Hawaiian waters. For me, it was hearing him talk of the surprising and elusive movements of the Great White sharks at sea, in extreme depths, for extreme periods of time. Although we know a lot about the Great White shark, what we don’t know could fill a book.  The unreal insight into the mind and life of this scientist will change the way you look at many things. Doc talks real and raw about the causes at hand and isn’t afraid to challenge me on any questions. From the discovery of white shark nurseries to the long-term tracking of pregnant females, this episode will contain many answers, but probably leave you with more questions. Dr. Michal Domeier's website Follow Doc's Instagram Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Madison’s Instagram Support Project Hiu Sponsorship Opportunities sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

Referenced more than once in the surfing guide to sharks, scientist Alison Towner is an unreal source of information relating to the hunting habits of Great White sharks. From individual personalities to the threats they face, look no further for all you need to know about this species. As great whites are disappearing from notorious parts of South Africa where they have always dominated, the real question remains, why are we all still looking at Great Whites like the enemy and not the victim? In this podcast, open your mind to the new order of the food chain and the scary effects of losing this apex predator. Alison speaks of the many predators they have and answer some of my questions: how are commercial fisheries affecting their populations? And why do males act differently from females? As well as recounting the experience of being submerged underwater surrounded by great whites, Alison takes an inspirational journey of how science has guided her through Great White shark advocacy.  Alison Towner's Instagram Experience the Great Whites in South Africa Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Madison’s Instagram  Support Project Hiu Sponsorship Opportunities sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)

Sneaking me into auction rooms of fish markets, filling me in on the worse in the trade, and confirming all my fears of the shark industry my insider, William Bunker, tells all.  Will comes from a background of carefully and sustainably sourced seafood, but before that, he witnessed some horrific things in the industry.  His help lead me to conduct several genetics and mercury tests on shark meat throughout Australia. When I started the testing, I had no idea what I would find. I certainly didn’t expect to find multiple infractions. I didn’t know I could walk down to a local store and buy a tiger shark steak, I never imagined finding the results of mercury levels in sharks that I did. In this episode, we talk about why eating shark is not just a bad idea for shark's health, but also for ours. Get in touch! I’d love to hear you’re feedback on the podcast or any topics ideas you might have for future episodes. Send me a message! 👇 Madison’s Instagram Support Project Hiu Email: sharkstoriespodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://donorbox.org/project-hiu)