Dr. Craig O'Connell in Bimini, Bahamas.

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Dr. Craig O'Connell in Bimini, Bahamas.

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Shark Week: The Podcast - Dr. Craig O’Connell on Shark Repellents and Great Whites in Montauk, New York

Luke Tipple is joined by marine biologist, Dr. Craig O’Connell to discuss shark repellents and how Montauk, New York has become a Great White hotspot.

October 10, 2022

Luke Tipple is joined by Dr. Craig O’Connell, who is featured in the 2022 Shark Week documentary, Monsters of the Cape. The marine biologist is innovating and testing new technology that are deterring Great Whites from humans. Dr. O’Connell, who lives in Montauk, New York, talks about how abundant the shark population has become in recent years and why repellents are even more needed given the high likelihood of negative shark encounters. They also discuss the effects of music and sound buoys on sharks.

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2 Shark Week Blimps are Flying Over the Coasts

What's the only thing better than a flying shark? ...Two flying sharks. Starting July 1, keep your eyes on the sky for two SHARK WEEK blimps roaming the East and West coasts.Track the Shark Week blimps' whereabouts at SharkWeek.com/Blimp and share photos of your sightings using #EastShark and #WestShark.Get excited, Shark Week starts July 24 on Discovery and discovery+.

Shark Week: The Podcast – Christine de Silva on the Technology Helping Us Understand Deep Sea Sharks

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Shark Week: The Podcast – Zandile Ndhlovu on South African Great Whites & Creating a More Diverse Ocean

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When is Shark Week 2022?

Shark Week 2022 starts July 24 on discovery and discovery+.

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