DiscoverMatt Heath & Tyler Adams AfternoonsDr Riley Elliott: marine biologist and Shark Week presenter makes a case for sharks
Dr Riley Elliott: marine biologist and Shark Week presenter makes a case for sharks

Dr Riley Elliott: marine biologist and Shark Week presenter makes a case for sharks

Update: 2025-11-13
Share

Description

A marine biologist made the news after saying he wants to meet the shark who bit his face again, and it's prompted a debate about sharks. 

Shark attacks have sparked safety concerns about the ocean's leading apex predator, but one expert has been quick to label the fear around sharks 'sensationalised'.

Marine biologist and Shark Week presenter Dr Riley Elliott says people kill more sharks on average per year - and they should be more afraid of us.

If listeners would like to sponsor a shark, you can email nzsharkman@gmail.com or visit www.sustainableoceansociety.co.nz.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Dr Riley Elliott: marine biologist and Shark Week presenter makes a case for sharks

Dr Riley Elliott: marine biologist and Shark Week presenter makes a case for sharks

Newstalk ZB