Why Sharks Matter: Shark Science and Conservation

September 6, 2022
Speaker: Dr. David Shiffman, Marine Conservation Biologist, Arizona State University

Sharks are some of the most fascinating, most ecologically important, most threatened, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. Join award-winning marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman, author of the new book Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator, for a conversation about what’s new and what’s next in the world of shark science and conservation.

About the Speaker

Dr. David Shiffman is a Washington, DC based marine conservation biologist who studies sharks and how to protect them. An award-winning writer, educator, and public speaker, his words have appeared in National Geographic, Scientific American, the Washington Post, and a monthly column in SCUBA diving magazine. He is the author of the new book Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive With the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator. Follow him on social media @WhySharksMatter where he’s always happy to answer any questions anyone has about sharks.