DEADLY 60 & SHARKS - The Steve Backshall Shark Story

Recorded on location during our 2025 shark tagging mission, I took my mic out to sea with 4 shark fishing boats on the never-ending search for answers on Indonesian tiger shark populations. Hear it from the fishermen themselves, scientist Dr Chelsea Black, shark handler Tanner Mansell (from the Felon episode), Cameraman Israel & yours truly- be right there in the field with us… with this episode.Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

Chatting with my childhood hero and inspiration Steve Backshall, as we explore the profound impact of wildlife documentaries, particularly 'Deadly 60' on conservation awareness. We discuss his personal experiences with sharks, the importance of inspiring young conservationists, the role of social media in shaping public perception of sharks and the ethical considerations surrounding shark tagging.Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

Join me & only me as I read out some of your hilarious horror stories from diving with sharks & jump into some amazing shark facts about the six gill shark species...Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

In this conversationwe interview badass jiu-jitsu blackbeltshark scientist Yannis Papastamatiou, exploring the profound influence of the film Jaws on shark science, the ground breaking research conducted at the Shark Lab, and the fascinating social structures of sharks. We discuss the importance of technology in studying shark behaviour, the impact of human activity on shark populations, and the unique personalities of different shark species. Yannis shares valuable advice for aspiring scientists and emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of marine ecosystems and conservation efforts.Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

A deep dive into my work in Indonesia, Project Hiu is my mission to repropose a fleet of sharkfishing vesselsin Indonesiain tourism, saving sharks but also changing the way we look at shark fishermen. On this episode, I answer your questions about the project written in on Instagram, the highs & the lows, who my favourite shark fishermen is and “how do I pronounce Hiu?” Website www.projecthiu.comSocial media @projecthiuIntroduction film: https://youtu.be/3I2tTNGU8-A?feature=sharedEpisode3Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

One of the most influential ocean conservationists and underwater filmmakers of our time, with a career spanning more than six decades, Valerie has helped reshape theworld’s understanding of sharks and marine life. From her early days as a champion spearfisher to becoming a pioneering diver, photographer, and conservation advocate, she has played an instrumental role in changing public perception of sharks from mindless killers to misunderstood, essential predators. This episode is dedicated to the wise words of the greatest female shark diver to have ever lived.Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

In 2024, Project Hiu becomes entangled in a wild goose chase to track down the owners of a retrieved shark tag, only to discover it was the key to uncovering the longest recorded migration of a white shark, all the way from South Africa to Indonesia. Read the paper here: https://www.publish.csiro.au/WR/justaccepted/WR24145Support the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

As I say goodbye for this season, I take to social media to ask for your answers to these questions and as usual, the results don’t disappoint. Follow Madison @sharkgirlmadisonFollow Project Hiu @projecthiuSupport the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

This is the second episode I have done about shark first aid, the first one acting as an extension to my surfing guide to sharks… and this one expanding on the topic to not only focus on potential attacks of surfers, but those we face in the shark tourism industry as well. Joined once again by Benjamin Crook… clinical nurse educator in emergency and creator of the ED jam medical podcast, we're going to run through some of the things you need to know… about shark attack first aid…ED jam podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/6YIYojOqLWI5twHHajZrsU?si=ec6492d85ed9428eVideos Tac MED video on how to apply a tourniquet https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zvx6LGR98dAhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/zvx6LGR98dA First aid kits https://tacmedaustralia.com.au/products/operator-ifak-kit?variant=43597288776&country=AU¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16926729736&gbraid=0AAAAADjEEaayH9SM_nYsensJeih3ScQ6V&gclid=CjwKCAjw24vBBhABEiwANFG7y_dEKWiR_Yd9dsPMYgDe_grPMIax4gXWVtYtkSBoQ57J1-vxHoynlBoCWxQQAvD_BwESupport the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison

A groundbreaking study titled Prevalence of Endangered Shark Trophies InAutomated Detection of Online Trade sheds light on the alarming online trade ofendangered shark species right under our noses. Tune in for an insight into how you may have endangered shark species in your everyday life without even realizing it, and tune in to the end of the episode for a powerful call to action and ways to become involved.Vic Hislop sells a Great Whitehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3368592/Queensland-shark-hunter-Vic-Hislop-sells-frozen-great-white-shark-30-000.htmlPrevalence of endangered shark trophies in automated detection of the onlinewildlife tradehttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320725000291Off the shelf: Shark Cartilage supplements and the truthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mw3BbWgslYSpencer's social media@Fish_defenderSupport the show@projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @sharkgirlmadison