australian sharks Archives

Bull sharks: fact from fiction

Bull sharks are known as the strongest, most aggressive and dangerous shark in our waters. Here, we analyse what’s fact and what’s fiction.

Why sharks aren’t the killing machines we see on screen: Blake Chapman

Talking Australia

Why sharks aren't the killing machines we see on screen: Blake Chapman

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Blake Chapman is one of the leading experts on sharks and their behaviours. The marine scientist focuses her work on shark development and neuroscience, and is an informed voice in the debate about shark attacks and measures.

Shark lady and dead set Aussie legend: Valerie Taylor (Rebroadcast)

Talking Australia

Shark lady and dead set Aussie legend: Valerie Taylor (Rebroadcast)

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Valerie Taylor is the Grand Madame of Australian nature filming and to this day a passionate diver and wildlife advocate. Together with her husband Ron Taylor she produced some of the most iconic nature films about sharks and other marine wildlife. From their days as professional spearfishing champions the couple became wanted experts in their field of filming and swimming with sharks. This led to Hollywood knocking on their door in the mid 70s and asking for their help in making Steven Spielberg´s breakthrough film “JAWS” – one of the most iconic, successful and genre-breaking films of all time. On this episode Valerie shares some stories of her unique life, from her childhood in New Zealand during the war to her present passionate engagement for the environment. Make sure to check out Valerie´s latest children’s book “Melody the Mermaid”. This episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic

Australian Geographic Shark Blog

The top 10 coolest sharks in Australia, according to our shark editor-at-large

Do you agree with our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman’s list of the best Aussie sharks?

Australian Geographic Shark Blog

Climate change is predicted to have a huge impact on our sharks

Changes to migratory patterns, food availability and altered brain development, all predicted under warmer conditions, are big threats to sharks.

Shark lady and dead set Aussie legend: Valerie Taylor

Talking Australia

Shark lady and dead set Aussie legend: Valerie Taylor

00:00 / 00:38:04

Valerie Taylor is the Grand Madame of Australian nature filming and to this day a passionate diver and wildlife advocate. Together with her husband Ron Taylor she produced some of the most iconic nature films about sharks and other marine wildlife. From their days as professional spearfishing champions the couple became wanted experts in their field of filming and swimming with sharks. This led to Hollywood knocking on their door in the mid 70s and asking for their help in making Steven Spielberg´s breakthrough film “JAWS” – one of the most iconic, successful and genre-breaking films of all time. On this episode Valerie shares some stories of her unique life, from her childhood in New Zealand during the war to her present passionate engagement for the environment. Make sure to check out Valerie´s latest children’s book “Melody the Mermaid”. This episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic.