An important part of our mission to protect sharks is by maintaining a focus on education and community outreach.  In addition to speaking at scientific conferences, our scientists regularly visit schools and share their knowledge with local community groups. Below are just a few of our recent events.

  

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark neuroecology forum at the University of Western Australia.

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark repellent research update for the UWA School of Animal Biology

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark repellent talk for The Nature Conservancy

Hillarys (WA), Australia - Shark Science talk for St. Stephens high school.

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research display at University of Western Australia Open Day

Perth (WA), Australia - Talk for local divers on shark repellent research

Perth (WA), Australia - Understanding sharks and their sensory biology

Durban, South Africa - Shark International Conference

Perth (WA), Australia - Repelling sharks to save them

PBS, USA - Why Sharks Attack documentary

Perth (WA), Australia - #noWAsharkcull Forum

Perth (WA), Australia - Keynote presentation for the STAWA science conference

Perth (WA), Australia - Repelling sharks to save them...and us!

Carnarvon (WA), Australia - Science and innovation festival with SPICE

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research display at University of Western Australia Open Day

New Mexico, USA - Speaking at the American Elasmobranch Conference

Perth (WA), Australia - Sharks, Camera, Action! film festival

National Geographic, Worldwide - Australia's Deadliest Shark Coast documentary

Perth (WA), Australia - Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA) conference key note presentation

Perth (WA), Australia - University of Western Australia public lecture: Giving sharks a voice

Kalgoorlie (WA), Australia - Science fair: Shark conservation stall and presentation

Georgia, USA - Beneath The Waves Film Festival: A shark's tale (SOS Film)

Subiaco (WA), Australia - Subiaco Library: Shark research presentation

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research talk for Bachelor of Philosophy students

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research talk for Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE)

London, England - Shark Aid UK Fundraiser: Shark conservation talk by SOS Volunteer (Nikki Jacques)

Reykjavik, Iceland - Green Messengers Iceland Film Festival: Survival of the stillest (SOS Film)

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research display at University of Western Australia Open Day

Perth (WA), Australia - Science Cafe: Why are sharks important (pg. 13)

Esperance (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (Esperance High School)

Albany (WA), Australia - Public Lecture: Taking a bite out of fiction

Denmark (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (Denmark High School)

Albany (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (Mount Hawthorn High School)

Albany (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (North Albany Senior High School)

Albany (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (Albany Senior High School)

Katanning (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (Katanning High School)

Virginia, USA - Beneath The Waves Film Festival: Survival of the stillest (SOS Film)

Newman (WA), Australia - Travelling Scientist high school presentation (Newman High School)

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research talk for Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE)

Gold Coast (QLD), Australia - Oceania Chondrichthyan Society conference presentation

Perth (WA), Australia - Three Minute Thesis international finals: Survival of the stillest

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research display at University of Western Australia Open Day

 Perth (WA), Australia - Three Minute Thesis: Survival of the stillest

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research talk for Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE)

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research talk for Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE)

Perth (WA), Australia - International Society for Behavioural Ecology (ISBE) conference presentation

Perth (WA), Australia - Shark research display at University of Western Australia Open Day

Perth (WA), Australia - Three Minute Thesis: The role of electroreception in the feeding behaviour of sharks

Cairns (QLD), Australia - Sharks International conference presentation

Perth (WA), Australia - Oceans Institute postgraduate showcase

Fremantle (WA), Australia - Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) presentation