In this episode of Ocean Pod, Dr Nina Wootton and Professor Bronwyn Gillanders sit down with Professor Charlie Huveneers, one of Australia’s leading shark scientists, to explore the fascinating world of shark research.

Charlie leads the Southern Shark Ecology Group at Flinders University and shares insights from decades of work tracking, tagging, and studying sharks—from great whites to school sharks and rays.

They chat about the science behind shark behaviour, how research is helping to shape conservation and fisheries management, and what it’s like working with some of the ocean’s most misunderstood animals.

This episode also dives into public perceptions of sharks, the role of science in reducing fear, and how emerging technologies are changing what we know about these top predators.

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