Shark and Awe

Episode 57 - Great Hammerhead Sharks - 09/18/2026

One of the most iconic and charismatic sharks in the ocean, the great hammerhead shark is the focus of today's new episode! Get in touch! Send us an email!Follow us on

Episode 56 - Murder in Redington Shores - 09/11/2026

Multiple sharks were mutilated by an unknown individual on a west coast beach in Florida. **WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions and animal abuse. Get in

Episode 55 - Color Mutations in Sharks - 09/04/2026

Have you ever seen a multi-colored shark? They do exist! A piebald lemon shark was spotted in Florida at the end of August 2026. Learn about this shark's unique coloratio

Episode 54 - Caribbean Reef Sharks - 08/28/2026

Caribbean reef sharks love the warm water - who doesn't?! Find out what else this shark gets up to on this week's new episode of the Shark and Awe podcast! Get in touch!

Episode 53 - Sharks and Social Media Influencers - 08/21/2026

**Welcome to season 2! Get ready for another year full of shark fun facts and real-world news stories designed to get YOU interested in shark conservation!** This week w

Episode 52 - Our One-Year Anniversary! 08/14/2026

Celebrate our one-year anniversary with us on this special (and short) episode! 🥳🦈1️⃣🎂 Get in touch! Send us an email!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Sound Credi

Episode 51 - Shark "Wrestler" Arrested - 08/07/2026

A man has been arrested for "wrestling" protected shark species in Puget Sound, Washington. Learn who he is, what he's been doing, and the charges he faces in this week's

Episode 50! - The Meg - 07/31/2026

**Join us for our 50th episode!** Today we examine the world's largest shark - the Megalodon! Get in touch! Send us an email!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! SHO

Episode 49 - Lemon Sharks - 07/24/2026

Lemon sharks, named after the fruit because of their yellowish color, are some of the most charismatic fish in the sea! And, they're one of the many species YOU can swim

Episode 48 - Awe in Action! Saving the Blue - 07/17/2026

In this NEW segment of the Shark and Awe podcast, we celebrate real people making waves for sharks. Our first feature goes to Saving the Blue, a non-profit organization d

Episode 47 - California's Emergency Regulations - 07/10/2026

In June of 2026, the state of California proposed emergency regulations restricting big-game recreational fishing gear to protect the public and white sharks. The regulat

Episode 46 - Tiger Sharks - 07/03/2026

Tiger sharks are one of the most iconic species in the ocean, with their distinct stripes, unique teeth, and interesting eating habits. **Petitions to Fight the Florida

Episode 45 - The Florida Safe Seas Act - 06/26/2026

Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill which would effectively eliminate shark diving and ecotourism within the state. The positions of the bill are grossly hypocritical

Episode 44 - Tiger Sharks and Seagrass Meadows - 06/19/2026

Tiger sharks are some of the ocean's most beautiful animals, and they protect critical seagrass meadows. Seagrass, in turn, helps combat climate change, making this inter

Episode 43 - Sharks and Dangerously Warming Waters - 06/12/2026

Ocean temperatures are rising, and sharks are facing dangerous implications. Find out what warming waters means for large predators like the white shark, and filter feedi

Episode 42 - Bull Sharks - 06/05/2026

Bull sharks are a unique species which can survive in both salt- and freshwater habitats. Find out what else makes them one of the ocean's most iconic predators in this w

Episode 41 - Bull Sharks' Response to Climate Change - 05/29/2026

Climate change will impact every creature and corner of the Earth, and it's pushing some animals - like the bull shark - to rewrite their genetic code to cope with warmin

Episode 40 - Mako Sharks - 05/22/2026

The fastest shark in the ocean, the inspiration for the Jaws movie poster, and the namesake of a line of fishing boats, could be none other than the iconic mako shark! G

Episode 39 - Deep Blue - 05/15/2026

Deep Blue is the largest living white shark on record, measuring 20 feet and weighing in at nearly 5,000 lbs! Learn all about her in this exciting new episode of the Shar

Episode 38 - Cocaine Sharks - 05/08/2026

Cocaine, a "contaminant of emerging concern", has been found in the blood of sharks in the Bahamas. Learn how this toxin is impacting species such as lemon, Caribbean ree