Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation. Forget Jaws – there is SO much more to sharks than their fearsome reputation. Join scientist and shark nerd Dr Isla Hodgson as she chats with leading experts in shark science, conservation and storytelling to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of one of the most diverse, well-adapted, enigmatic, misunderstood and threatened groups of animals on the planet.
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Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation. Forget Jaws – there is SO much more to sharks than their fearsome reputation. Join scientist and shark nerd Dr Isla Hodgson as she chats with leading experts in shark science, conservation and storytelling to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of one of the most diverse, well-adapted, enigmatic, misunderstood and threatened groups of animals on the planet.
White Sharks: Secrets of a Top Predator with Dr Alison Kock
World of Sharks
1 hour 9 minutes 38 seconds
4 months ago
White Sharks: Secrets of a Top Predator with Dr Alison Kock
They are the most iconic shark species of all time, known for their strength, hunting prowess, and long-distance travel. But there is a lot more to great white sharks than their reputation. They are not the mindless killers that the movies would have you believe – in fact, they are a highly curious and elusive species who continue to surprise us. And someone who knows white sharks inside out is Dr Alison Kock, a marine biologist who has spent the last 20 years studying their behaviour and ecology. In this episode, Dr Kock shares everything she knows about the world's largest predatory fish, including a scientific finding that's hot off the press...
Time stamps
06.08 - 16.00: Alison's career and passion for sharks
16.00 - 30.00: Great white shark physiology, ecology, and behaviour
31.50 - 40.00: Zooming in on False Bay and Alison's research
41.30 - 54.00: Relationships between humans and white sharks
54.19 - 60.00: Orca predation on white sharks
60.01: New scientific findings on white sharks
You can follow Alison on Instagram (@alison_kock) or find out more about her work and research via these links:
https://saveourseas.com/project-leader/alison-kock/
https://www.sanparks.org/conservation/scientific-services/nodes/cape-research-centre/meet-the-team
https://sharkspotters.org.za/
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World of Sharks
Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation. Forget Jaws – there is SO much more to sharks than their fearsome reputation. Join scientist and shark nerd Dr Isla Hodgson as she chats with leading experts in shark science, conservation and storytelling to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of one of the most diverse, well-adapted, enigmatic, misunderstood and threatened groups of animals on the planet.
