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Shark Week: The Podcast

"Shark Week: The Podcast” with host Kasha Patel is your place for thrilling shark tales intertwined with science and research. Each week, we unearth captivating stories and dissect them with scientific rigor. Dive in and explore the mysteries of the ocean with your favorite apex predator. Watch S

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest: 30 Jul 2024
Language: English

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30 Jul 2024 · 27 min

Man-Eating Sharks: Myth vs. Reality

FACT: Statistically, only 1 in 11.5 million people are bitten by sharks each year, a rare occurrence that contrasts sharply with the fearsome reputation sharks have in popular culture. FICTION: Hollywood often portrays sharks as relentless man-eaters, lurking in the waters to attack unsuspecting swimmers. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the reality of shark attacks, debunking myths with Behavioral Ecologist Dr. Tristian Guttridge and shark attack victim turned advocate Paul de Gelder. Dr. Tristian Guttridge - Dr. Tristian Guttridge Paul de Gelder - Paul de Gelder Shark Bite…

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S5 · E9 · 23 Jul 2024 · 23 min
A World Without Sharks
FACT: Marine ecologists have shown that sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems, preventing the collapse of marine biodiversity. FICTION: A world without sharks would have no impact on ocean life. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on the ecological importance of sharks, exploring the potential consequences of their decline with Dr. Tiara Moore, a marine ecologist and CEO of Black and Marine Science. Dr. Tiara Moore - Dr. Tiara Moore Global Shark FIshing - Science.org Sharks Killed Each Year - Sentient Media The Importance of Shark…
S5 · E8 · 16 Jul 2024 · 23 min
The Mysteries of Alien Sharks
FACT: Marine biologists have documented the peculiar characteristics and survival strategies of deep-sea sharks such as the cookiecutter, goblin, and megamouth. FICTION: Alien sharks are extraterrestrial creatures that have come to Earth to observe human activity. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on these bizarre deep-sea sharks, exploring their unique adaptations and ecological roles with Dr. Austin Gallagher a marine biologist and explorer who is founder and CEO of the marine research institute, Beneath The Waves. Dr. Austin Gallagher - Dr. Austin Gallagher…
S5 · E7 · 9 Jul 2024 · 18 min
The Mysteries of Megalodon
FACT: Paleontologists have unearthed fossils and analyzed bite marks to better understand the feeding habits and behaviors of the ancient Megalodon. FICTION: Megalodons still roam the deep oceans today, waiting to surprise unsuspecting swimmers. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on Megalodon, exploring its hunting strategies and ecological impact with Dr. Emma Kast who studied the nitrogen cycle and the megalodon. Dr. Emma Kast - Dr. Emma Kast Cenozoic Megatooth Sharks - Science Advances The Megalodon - Natural History Museum Megalodon teeth - San Diego Natural…
S5 · E6 · 2 Jul 2024 · 13 min
The Social Lives of Sharks
FACT: Scientists have studied and observed shark shivers to ascertain whether their social behavior is driven by mutual companionship or survival instincts. FICTION: Sharks go on roadtrips just like humans. Join host Kasha Patel as she delves into groundbreaking research on shark social behavior and chats with Dr. Yanis Papastamatou, the esteemed head of the Predatory Ecology and Conservation Lab at Florida International University. Dr. Yanis Papastamatou - Dr. Yanis Papastamatou How sharks choose their friends - Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation Social preferences - University of…
S5 · E5 · 25 Jun 2024 · 14 min
Could Sharks be Aliens?
FACT: Sharks have been around longer than dinosaurs. We can make guesses and similarities and analogs of what could have happened, but we're never going to know how life started on Earth. FICTION: Sharks are aliens! Join host Kasha Patel as she traces the ancient origins of sharks, their evolution, their cultural significance, genetic insights, and theories about life's cosmic origins. Gavin Naylor - Gavin Naylor Big Bang Hum - John G. Cramer,University of Washington Shark Fossils - Florida Museum of Natural History Shark Evolution - Natural History Museum Shark Cultural Significance - Hakai…
S5 · E4 · 18 Jun 2024 · 18 min
Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier
FACT: Many products today are inspired by sharks, from medical research to Olympic swimsuits. FICTION: In the 1940s, the military created a shark-man mega soldier by injecting shark DNA into its bravest recruits. Kasha unpacks biomimicry with the help of her guest, Steve Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E3 · 11 Jun 2024 · 19 min
A Shark Read My Mind
FACT: Sharks can sense electrical currents in saltwater, where salt ions conduct electricity. This ability allows them to detect the electrical signals generated by the movement of animals, including potential prey...FICTION: In 1937, off the coast of Bondi Beach a shark read the thoughts of an environmental engineer. Your host, Kasha Patel, imagines how a shark could read a human’s mind and the science behind how they actually communicate. Forrest Galante - Forrest Galante The Shark Whisperer - Nautilus Shark Senses - Shark Trust Shark Senses - Hawaii Government Research Blacktip Reef Shark…
S5 · E2 · 4 Jun 2024 · 22 min
Shark Sex
FACT: Some female sharks can reproduce without a fertilized egg; it’s a phenomenon called parthenogenesis. FICTION: A Coney Island fortune teller predicts a shark cloning miracle. Your host, Kasha Patel, imagines what would happen if spectators witnessed a shark give a virgin birth and explores the science behind the various ways sharks reproduce. A full guide to shark reproduction and baby sharks by Gili Shark Conservation Switch from sexual to parthenogenetic reproduction in a zebra shark by Christine L. Dudgeon, Laura Coulton, Ren Bone, Jennifer R. Ovenden & Severine Thomas Virgin births…
S5 · E1 · 28 May 2024 · 16 min
Sharks on Drugs
FACT: Abandoned bricks of cocaine wash ashore every year off the coast of Florida from drug smugglers evading the Coast Guard. FICTION: We need to be worried about cocaine fueled sharks. Your host Kasha Patel imagines what would happen if sharks consumed that cocaine and explores the science behind it. “Behavioral screening for cocaine sensitivity in mutagenized zebrafish,” by Tristan Darland and John E. Dowling “Yes, ‘Cocaine Bear’ Was Real. Here’s the Back Story.” by Amanda Holpuch Powdered Cocaine Fast Facts, by National Drug Intelligence Center “Are ‘Cocaine Sharks’ Really Scarfing Down…
S5 · 15 May 2024 · 1 min
Introducing - Shark Week: The Podcast
Dive into the captivating world of sharks with "Shark Week: The Podcast" from Discovery Channel, where host Kasha Patel unveils the truth behind centuries-old myths and legends surrounding these enigmatic creatures. Join us as we navigate through imaginary tales followed by a factual exploration, separating shark fact from fiction in each episode. Shark Week, hosted by John Cena, is back July 7 on Discovery Channel. Stream on Max Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E14 · 18 Sep 2023 · 40 min
What is the Status of Sharks in our Oceans? – Shawn Heinrichs
In this season’s final episode, Luke welcomes Emmy-winning filmmaker and conservationist Shawn Heinrichs to discuss the state of sharks in the ocean. They go over how both legal and illegal fishing operations are decimating the ocean’s wildlife, what it’s like to have a hit put out on you for exposing criminal enterprises to the world, and whether or not NOAA’s data on “sustainable” fishing can really be trusted. Luke Tipple on YouTube and Instagram Shawn Heinrichs on Instagram Shark Week on Twitter and Instagram More info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here and here Catch Shark Week:…
S4 · E13 · 11 Sep 2023 · 28 min
Why is Tagging Baby Great White Sharks So Important? – Dr Riley Elliott
Luke Tipple speaks with Dr. Riley Elliott, a marine biologist from New Zealand who recently tagged baby great white sharks, which are rarely seen in the wild. They talk about how climate change is affecting shark pupping grounds, why fishers are wrong to think there are “too many sharks,” and about Dr. Elliott’s Great White App, which allows users to track great white sharks in the ocean. Luke Tipple on YouTube and Instagram Dr. Riley Elliott on Instagram Shark Week on Twitter and Instagram More info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here and here Catch Shark Week: The Podcast on…
S4 · E12 · 28 Aug 2023 · 26 min
Did Alien Tech Crash-Land into the Ocean? – Avi Loeb
Host Luke Tipple is joined this week by renowned Harvard professor, Dr. Avi Loeb, who recently led a deep-sea expedition to discover if evidence for advanced alien life crash-landed off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 2014. They discuss the recent Congressional UFO hearings, how the last seventy years of research into extraterrestrial life has been potentially misguided, and the challenges of searching for tiny objects on the bottom of the ocean. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/did-alien-tech-crash-land-into-the-ocean-avi-loeb Luke…
S4 · E11 · 21 Aug 2023 · 24 min
Undiscovered Sharks and the State of the Ocean - Dave Ebert
Luke Tipple invites “The Lost Shark Guy,” Dr. Dave Ebert, who is personally responsible for finding dozens of shark species that were either previously unknown to science or thought to be extinct. He and Luke discuss why shark populations are a direct indicator of how healthy the ocean is, how to find undiscovered sharks, and why diversity in sharks is essential for marine life. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep11-undiscovered-sharks-and-the-state-of-the-ocean-dave-ebert Luke Tipple on YouTube and Instagram Dr. Dave Ebert on Instagram…
S4 · E10 · 14 Aug 2023 · 44 min
Shipwrecked & Surrounded by Sharks – Adventure Aaron
This week, we do things a little differently, as Shark Week’s Luke Tipple invites Adventure Aaron into the podcast studio to talk about his incredible near-death experience on the open water. Adventure Aaron gets into what it takes to circumnavigate the world in an ocean rowboat, what it’s like to stare eye-to-eye with an oceanic white tip that probably wants you for lunch, and everything else that happened to him when his boat was capsized, and he was lost by himself at sea. Find episode transcripts here:…
S4 · E9 · 7 Aug 2023 · 28 min
How To Have A Career in Shark Science
Shark Week’s Luke Tipple tackles the question “How can I work with sharks?” alongside two experts in the field – and their answers are not always the obvious ones. Luke is joined first by Kelly Link, Associate Curator of the Georgia Aquarium who talks about what it’s like to be an aquarist, how it differs from field work, and how to get yourself noticed. The second guest is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag who goes into detail on what it takes to become a prominent scientist, and what other paths you can take if a PhD isn’t for you. And at the end, researcher Sierra stops by to tell us about the…
S4 · E8 · 31 Jul 2023 · 32 min
Superstar Kesha Lifts the Gag Order on Saving Sharks
Pop superstar Kesha joins Shark Week’s Luke Tipple on the podcast to discuss her love of sharks, how her music funds her addiction to diving, and how you can find inner peace while under the water. And at the end, our researcher Sierra drops in to tell us that some sharks have teeth in their eyes. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/superstar-kesha-lifts-the-gag-order-on-saving-sharks Luke Tipple on YouTube and Instagram Kesha on Instagram and TikTok Shark Week on Instagram and Twitter More info on today’s Shark Bite can be found here Catch…
S4 · E7 · 28 Jul 2023 · 27 min
Lights! Camera! TEETH! Making Shark Docs - Andy Casagrande
Shark Week’s Luke Tipple is joined by longtime filmmaker and Emmy-award-winner Andy Casagrande. He’s filmed and appeared in dozens of shark documentaries, and might just be the most prolific shark cinematographer in history. He talks with Luke about his career, the contentious term “shark porn,” and the future of the industry. And at the end, our researcher Sierra talks about the unprecedented ways that sharks are currently endangered. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery starting at 8p ET. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com. Find episode transcripts here:…
S4 · E6 · 26 Jul 2023 · 29 min
How Many Sharks Are Yet to Be Discovered? - Forrest Galante
Luke Tipple is joined by Shark Week host and all-around adventurer Forrest Galante. They discuss his upcoming special Alien Sharks: South Africa , Forrest’s remarkable talent for finding creatures once believed to be extinct, and how many shark species may still be unknown. Then, our researcher Sierra stops by to tell us about the world’s most prehistoric shark. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery starting at 8p ET. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com. Find episode transcripts here:…
S4 · E5 · 24 Jul 2023 · 20 min
How Smart Are Sharks? - Tristan Guttridge
The discussion turns this week to sharks’ intelligence, and how it varies among species. Host Luke Tipple is joined by Dr. Tristan Guttridge, a behavioral ecologist and veteran of Shark Week whose research has tackled the social smarts, and even personalities, of different kinds of sharks. He sheds light on why we shouldn’t just think of them as dumb fish with rows of razor-sharp teeth. And at the end, our researcher Sierra Kehoe tells us about shark hypnosis. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery starting at 8p ET. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com. Find episode transcripts…
S4 · E4 · 17 Jul 2023 · 19 min
Do Scientists Need to Kill Sharks?
Host Luke Tipple welcomes two guests to discuss how researchers can kill sharks in the name of science – and whether they need to at all. The first is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, shark researcher and founder of Atlantic Shark Expeditions, and an expert on data-gathering in the field. He’s followed by explorer Fred Buyle, a world-record-breaking freediver whose innovative methods of shark tagging are explored. Plus, our researcher Sierra tells us about how a 50-year study changed our understanding of tiger sharks – and much of the work wasn’t even done by scientists. Find episode transcripts here:…
S4 · E3 · 10 Jul 2023 · 28 min
Do You Have the Guts to Be a Shark Handler?
Host Luke Tipple welcomes a pair of divers – Leigh Cobb and Josh Eccles – who have taken their passion for sharks and turned it into a dangerous career. They explore what it takes to swim with sharks for a living, then go into common myths and facts on what to do in the open water – if you ever come face to face with a shark. Plus, our researcher Sierra drops by with a new species of shark discovered in the freezing depths of the ocean. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep3-do-you-have-the-guts-to-be-a-shark-handler Luke Tipple on…
S4 · E2 · 3 Jul 2023 · 38 min
How Shark Fishing Funds Human Trafficking - Ian Urbina
Luke Tipple is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the Outlaw Ocean Ian Urbina, who has dedicated his life to chronicling crime on the high seas. They discuss the state of our world’s oceans, how nearly 20% of your seafood was likely caught illegally, and the surprising link between modern slavery and the killing of sharks. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/s4-ep2-how-shark-fishing-funds-human-trafficking-ian-urbina Luke Tipple on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@luketipple ) Luke Tipple on Instagram (…
S4 · E1 · 26 Jun 2023 · 29 min
From Shark Bite Survivor to Shark Advocate - Mike Coots
Shark Week’s Luke Tipple welcomes professional photographer Mike Coots, who lost his leg to a tiger shark attack when he was only 18. But after his horrific injury, he came to love sharks, and became a lifelong advocate for their safety. Luke and Mike discuss his career, his love for photographing sharks, and how to positively approach the big life-changing moments that can happen to any of us. Find episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/from-shark-bite-survivor-to-shark-advocate-mike-coots Luke Tipple on Youtube Luke Tipple on Instagram Mike Coots…
5 Jun 2023 · 2 min
Shark Week: The Podcast is Back
Marine biologist Luke Tipple welcomes a wide variety of guests to discuss sharks, the ocean, and how the world's biggest ecosystem impacts your daily life. You'll hear inspiring stories from shark encounter survivors, learn cutting-edge science from the world's foremost researchers, and listen in to controversial topics, like is it okay to kill sharks in the name of science? Or what's the connection between shark fin soup and human trafficking? Join Luke and explore the surprising links between our lives on land and life in the ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
S3 · E28 · 21 Nov 2022 · 49 min
Film Director Louie Psihoyos On Climate Change & How We Save The Planet
In this special season finale of Shark Week: The Podcast, Luke Tipple is joined by award winning filmmaker, director of documentaries including The Cove and Racing Extinction and co-founder of the Oceanic Preservation Society, Louie Psihoyos. The pair discuss shark finning & dolphin hunting and how the situation has changed in recent years. Louie also discusses climate change and the urgent changes needed to save the planet. Plus, Louie opens up on how some of the revolutionary marketing techniques he’s employed in the past led to him getting a phone call from the Pope. Connect with the…
S3 · E27 · 14 Nov 2022 · 38 min
Annie and Tristan Guttridge on Giant Hammerheads in the Bahamas
Luke Tipple is joined by marine biologist husband-and-wife dream team and stars of the Shark Week special Rise of the Monster Hammerheads: Annie and Tristan Guttridge. The pair discuss their work researching, tagging and diving with hammerheads in The Bahamas and their search for some of the biggest hammerheads in the ocean. The guys also discuss the American shark meat market and how to further implement safeguards to prevent sharks being eaten. Connect with the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-week-the-podcast/id1527053422 Follow Discovery+ on Instagram:…
S3 · E26 · 7 Nov 2022 · 44 min
Austin Gallagher On Tiger Sharks Hunting Swimming Pigs In The Bahamas
Luke Tipple is joined by marine biologist, shark conservationist and star of Discovery’s Shark Week Special Pig vs Shark, Austin Gallagher. Austin discusses the remarkable story of tiger sharks attacking swimming pigs in The Bahamas and even manages to showcase his incredible beatboxing talents. Plus, the guys talk about Austin’s work in ocean conservation and explain just why seagrass is so vital for the environment. Connect with the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-week-the-podcast/id1527053422 Follow Discovery+ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveryplus/…
S3 · E25 · 31 Oct 2022 · 39 min
Luke Tipple vs Robert ‘Fly’ Navarro on Shark Fishing Tournaments - Part 2
Sparks continue to fly in part two of Luke Tipple’s debate with author, shark fishing advocate & founder of FlyZone Fishing Robert ‘Fly’ Navarro. The pair continue to discuss shark fishing tournaments, shark finning, ocean conservation and much more, even managing to find some common ground along the way! Plus, they discuss the death threats Fly has faced and why it’s so important to maintain an open dialogue when speaking about divisive issues. Connect with the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-week-the-podcast/id1527053422 Follow Discovery+ on Instagram:…

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Shark Week: The Podcast is a English tech & science podcast from Discovery. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Discovery
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest episode: 30 Jul 2024
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Rights: 2022 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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