Episode #172 Show Notes

Shark Tales: Stories from the Life of a Shark Biologist with Frida Lara, PhD

May 30, 2024

Headshot photo of Frida Lara
Frida LaraPhD Shark Research & Co-Founder of Orgcas

Episode #172 Summary

Awe-inspiring moments, close encounters, and life flashing before our eyes. Being a shark researcher and underwater guide comes with all sorts of experiences from the incredibly rewarding to the frightening.

Today’s conversation is the fourth episode in the super fun mini-series called “Conservation Chronicles: Tales from the Field where I sit down with a former guest to explore the most unforgettable tales etched in their memory.

The next storyteller in this series is Frida Lara, PhD, shark researcher, underwater tour guide, and a Co-founder of Orgcas. In this conversation, Frida shares some of the top memories of her career including a scary encounter with an agitated tiger shark. She also shares updates about her research with silky sharks, being joined by some pretty famous film crews, and the huge leaps forward they have made with local communities 

Once you’ve enjoyed Frida’s stories, scroll back through the archives to Episode 116 to learn more about her research, the differences between artisanal and commercial shark fishing, and the power of community-based tourism for ocean conservation.

Alright, friends. Please enjoy these captivating stories with Frida.

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