Shark Task Force

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Shark stories with conservation teeth.

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Shark Task Force treats sharks as living animals, not spectacle. Its episodes move between Bahamas dive observations, species lessons, research tagging, children's ocean education, and campaigns against the shark fin trade.

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Shark Task Force is a compact marine conservation show centered on sharks, reef ecosystems, and the people trying to protect them. It has the feel of field notes carried back from the boat. One episode may linger on Emma the tiger shark at Tiger Beach, where repeated swimming patterns, diver safety, pregnancy sightings, scars, hooks, and documentary appearances all become part of one recognizable animal's story. Another turns toward children, turtles, parrotfish, and the way a simple reef story can teach families why small ocean creatures matter. The show is shark-forward, but it rarely treats sharks in isolation. Coral reefs, algae, parrotfish, turtles, tourism, fishing pressure, education, and legislation all enter the frame. That broader ecology is the point. Sharks are presented as high-level predators that help keep the ocean in balance, and their loss is treated as a real biological and cultural problem. The format shifts between direct Shark Task Force segments, interviews, and audio drawn from Guy Harvey-related documentaries. Those changes keep the pacing brisk. Shark School with Jessica Harvey brings species-by-species teaching, from lemon shark behavior to mako speed and movement. Mako Shark Evolutions adds the tension of long-term tagging, migration, and the physical challenge of working with a powerful open-ocean animal. Advocacy episodes are just as direct. The interview with Stephanie Brindle connects shark diving, Extinction Soup, Shark Allies, and campaigns against the shark fin trade in Florida. The show is clear about danger without turning sharks into villains. It talks about caution, respect, and attention in the water, then points back to conservation. Its strongest moments come when a named shark, a tagged mako, or a child's reaction makes the ocean feel personal. The result is a straightforward, educational listen for people who want shark stories with real-world stakes.

Made for: For listeners drawn to sharks, ocean ecology, dive culture, and practical conservation. It also suits families and educators looking for accessible marine science with real animal stories.

What sets it apart: The show combines named shark encounters, documentary audio, species lessons, and shark-policy advocacy in a concise format. It keeps the wonder of shark media while repeatedly tying that fascination to research, reef health, and protection.

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Learn about sharks and ocean conservation from SharkTaskForce.com. With constant updates on shark research and ocean ecology, there's something for everyone. Travel to remote locations and see things few get to see in person. It's fun and informative. SharkTaskForce.com - why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks?

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Shark School with Jessica HarveyJun 18, 2020

A classroom-style shark lesson finds its best hook in a tagged mako's long ocean route.

Shark School with Jessica Harvey gives Shark Task Force a clear classroom shape, using a lesson format to move through shark biology, behavior, and conservation.

Shark Allies Exec Director, Stefanie BrendlNov 8, 2019

A Florida shark fin trade campaign becomes a practical case for protecting animals that cross political boundaries.

Florida's shark fin trade campaign gives the episode a clear spine. Stephanie Brindle lays out how a legal market can leave room for illegal fins, ties Florida's role as a major U.S.

Mako Shark EvolutionsMay 16, 2019

A long-running mako documentary shows the demanding fieldwork behind tracking a fast, powerful open-ocean predator.

Mako Shark Evolutions treats a formidable ocean predator as a reminder of how much science can miss without time, patience, and repeat tracking.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Emma the Tiger Shark Update

    Aug 29, 2023·2m
  2. 2

    Bull Sharks at Night

    Mar 18, 2022·3m
  3. 3

    Diving with Tiger Sharks

    Feb 24, 2022·3m
  4. 4

    Tribute to the Great Hammerhead

    Dec 20, 2021·3m
  5. 5

    Hawksbill Hero and the Parrotfish Reef

    Interview with marine biologist Louisa Sachs about her book on hawksbill turtles and parrotfish, and ocean conservation.

    May 20, 2021·10m
  6. 6

    Shark School with Jessica Harvey

    Hidden gem

    Shark Task Force presents the audio version of Shark School with Jessica Harvey, available on Amazon and Amazon Prime Video, with George Schellinger introducing the special edition.

    Jun 18, 2020·27m·1 clip
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    Shark Allies Exec Director, Stefanie Brendl

    Hidden gem

    George Schellinger talks with Stephanie Brendl about Shark Allies, the shark fin trade in Florida, and the campaign to pass a state ban.

    Nov 8, 2019·41m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Mako Shark Evolutions

    Hidden gem

    This episode discusses the shortfin mako shark's anatomy, migrations, and a new documentary about the species, featuring insights from Guy Harvey.

    May 16, 2019·15m
  9. 9

    This is Your Ocean Sharks: Part 2

    Dec 28, 2016·2m
  10. 10

    Whale Sharks of the Yucatán

    Aug 16, 2013·2m
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    Shark - Ocean - Veteran Kickstarter Project

    Jun 11, 2013·2m
  12. 12

    Operation: Blue Pride Sharks

    Feb 20, 2013·5m
  13. 13

    Shark Shocks Diver - Part 2

    Jul 13, 2012·2m
  14. 14

    Jaw Dropping Shark Exhibition in Fort Lauderdale

    Jul 12, 2012·3m
  15. 15

    Mega, Super, Swarming, Red-Eyed Sharks

    Jul 6, 2012·4m
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    Oceanic White Tip Shark - Raw Power

    Jul 6, 2012·3m
  17. 17

    This is Your Ocean: Sharks on DVD

    Jun 25, 2012·2m
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    Tracking Tiger Sharks

    Mar 25, 2012·3m