Shark conservationist Ocean Ramsey is world-famous for swimming with sharks to challenge fear and promote marine conservation.

In this episode, we speak with JP Stiles and Harrison Macks, directors of the Netflix documentary Shark Whisperer, about Ramsey’s mission to protect sharks, the power of viral ocean activism, and why these apex predators are so misunderstood.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:13 – Film synopsis

02:40 – Who is Ocean Ramsey

05:17 – Sharks are not monsters

09:38 – Why shark attacks happen

12:02 – Media frenzy

16:16 – Ocean Ramsey's motivation

22:23 – The controversy

24:56 – Is it research, conservation or just a show?

28:33 – Involvement of James Reed

35:34 – Future projects