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World of Sharks

World of Sharks

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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 (SOSF). 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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Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Historia Natural Naturaleza y Ecología
Episodios
  • Nurse Sharks: The Sharks That Like to Cuddle with Sergio Madrigal Mora
    Mar 26 2026

    Sometimes called the 'couch potatoes of the sea', nurse sharks are famous for their laid back attitude to life spending most of their days cosied up in piles, napping. But their gentle, docile nature doesn't make them any less special. In this episode, we sit down with SOSF project leader and PhD Researcher Sergio Madrigal Mora - who has spent a lot of time hanging out with the Labradors of the shark world - to discuss how nurse sharks are perfectly adapted to life in the tropics and why they form 'cuddle huddles' on the sea floor. And, we learn more about Sergio's research into the influence of changing temperatures on the movements of Pacific nurse sharks in Costa Rica's St Elena Bay.

    Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast

    You can follow Sergio on Instagram: @sergiomm_77 or @tiburones_ucr. You can find us across all platforms as @saveourseasfoundation.

    Papers mentioned in this episode: https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/meps/v750/meps14733, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098125000589, https://connectsci.au/mf/article/75/2/MF23162/61130/Long-distance- dispersal-of-the-endangered-Pacific

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    56 m
  • How Do Sharks See The World? A Deep Dive Into Shark Vision with Dr Lily Fogg
    Mar 12 2026

    We know sharks have incredible senses, but just how good is their eyesight? In this episode, we explore the world through a shark's eyes with fish vision expert Dr Lily Fogg. How does fish vision compare to our own? How do the eyes of a fish living on a vibrant coral reef differ from those hanging out in the murky depths? And do sharks see in technicolour, or multiple shades of grey?

    We also take a dive deep into Lily's most recent research, which investigated the eyes of the world's longest living vertebrate: the greenland shark. Her findings challenge a commonly held perception of these ancient creatures, and push the boundaries of what we thought was physiologically possible...

    Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast

    You can read the full study on greenland shark vision here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67429-6

    You can find SOSF on social media by searching for @saveourseasfoundation across all platforms.

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    50 m
  • Ask Us Anything About Sharks! With Dr James Lea
    Feb 26 2026

    To kick off our new season, we're diving into our mailbag to answer your burning questions! From speedy sharks to mimicry and even fossilised shark poop, we're leaving no stone unturned...

    Thank you to everyone who sent in a question - we had so many we ended up doing two episodes! Part 2 will be out later in the season.

    Questions answered (with timestamps):

    • 04.54: Do any sharks, other than megamouth sharks, use mimicry?
    • 14.15: Are megamouth sharks regional endotherms?
    • 19.22: Do magnetic shark deterrents work?
    • 30.28: Are hydrothermal vent species able to move around?
    • 32.54: How do we know which prehistoric shark fossilised poop came from?
    • 41.13: How do basking sharks find their food?
    • 47.49: Which is the fastest shark?
    • 52.34: If you could pass one international law to help sharks, which would it be?

    You can also read our answers in the shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast

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    1 h y 5 m
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