World of Sharks

A Closer Look at the Shark Fin Trade with Dr Diego Cardeñosa

The international trade in shark fins is a behemoth; vast, complex and difficult to disentangle. But for molecular and forensics expert Dr Diego Cardeñosa, one of the mos

The Unseen World of the Pelagic Thresher Shark with Rafid Shidqi

Few sharks capture the imagination quite like the thresher shark. They are well-known for their cartoonish appearance, “anxious-looking” faces and seriously cool hunting

Episode 100: For the Love of Sharks

This episode is an extra special one – it’s our 100th! To celebrate this milestone, our host Dr Isla Hodgson looks back across half a decade and 100+ hours of conversatio

Parasites! The World Inside of Sharks with Dr Bjoern Schaeffner and Dr Jaime Penadés Suay

Parasites have a bad rep. We often see them as harmful, exploitative, and just plain icky. But in the shark world, parasites are much more than just irritating hitchhiker

Ask Us Anything About Sharks (Round 2)! With Dr James Lea

We're diving back into our mailbag to answer more of your burning sharky questions! In this episode we address all sorts of fascinating queries such as how bioluminescenc

Painting the Town Blue: Artivism and Bringing the Ocean to the Streets with Tré Packard and Akira Biondo

Art has the power to change perspectives, spark dialogue, and raise awareness of the complex issues facing our ocean. This is exactly why PangeaSeed was established. Sinc

All Shark, No Bite - How Ocean Acidification Could Affect Shark Teeth with Max Baum

In August 2025, a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science suggested that ocean acidification could negatively impact a shark's most useful tool: their

The Secret History of Sharks! Shark Evolution and Adaptations with Professor John Long

Sharks have been around a long, long time (over 450 million years!). But how did they evolve into the extraordinarily diverse and successful group of animals that we have

Shark Depredation: An Emerging Challenge in Shark Conservation with Mina Hatayama

The Maldives has served as a shark sanctuary for 15 years, and is now one of the most diverse regions for sharks and rays in the world. But with great success comes a new

Nurse Sharks: The Sharks That Like to Cuddle with Sergio Madrigal Mora

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. Bu

How Do Sharks See The World? A Deep Dive Into Shark Vision with Dr Lily Fogg

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 F

Ask Us Anything About Sharks! With Dr James Lea

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

Making Way for Sharks and Rays: Where Do We Go From Here? With Sarah Fowler & Rima Jabado

The conversations that shape the fate of sharks and rays rarely happen in quiet laboratories or out at sea. More often, they unfold in fluorescent-lit halls, behind namep

Bioluminescence: How Glowing Sharks Light Up the Deep

Did you know that there are over 60 species of shark who are luminous? In this episode, we learn all about the sharks who light up the darkness of the deep sea. How are t

On the Hunt! How Sharks Find and Catch their Food with Dr Yannis Papastamatiou

How do sharks locate prey when they’re roaming the open ocean? What does a shark ambush look like? Are sharks capable of hunting cooperatively? And why do cookiecutter sh

Sharks in the Dark: Revisiting the Deep Sea with Dr Brit Finucci

It’s spooky season, and what a great excuse to visit our friends in the dark; the deep-sea sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras! We’re joined by fisheries scientist and dee

Hammerhead Sharks: Predators with Perspective with Dr Kelly Kingon

From a shovel to a mallet, and even an aeroplane - the hammerheads really do win the prize for some of the most bizarrely shaped sharks out there. But why do they have su

Shark Movements, Food Webs and Flower Gardens with Brett Sweezey

Tagging hammerheads, tracking silky sharks and exploring a remote coral paradise in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico…This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of

The Shark That Swims in Rivers: Protecting the Winghead Sharks of Papua New Guinea with Yolarnie Amepou

A turtle that looks like a pig, and a shark that looks like a plane...in this episode, we're heading to the colourful, diverse lands of the Kikori River in Southern Papua

Studying Ancient Sharks at the End of the Earth: How Sevengills Are Responding to Climate Change in New Zealand’s Fiordland with Dr Alice Rogers

Dive into the deep, remote waters of New Zealand's Fiordland with us as we meet the mysterious broadnose sevengill shark and the scientist who is trying to study them: Dr