Shark

Scientist Eric Stroud spent years as a pharmaceutical chemist. But, after an unpleasant cruise the Bermuda, he gave that up in order to pursue research in ways to protect humans from sharks. But his work has also shifted to ways to protect sharks from humans. And he’s made fascinating findings.

With shark populations threatened around the world, the Bahamas has become a sort of sanctuary for the creatures. And it’s also become a beacon for people who want to get up-close with the powerful creatures.

Marine scientists and swimwear designers in Western Australia have teamed up to design anti-shark attack wetsuits. In tests with tiger sharks. the wetsuits for surfers and divers seem to distract and confuse the sharks in the moments before they attack.

A profile of scientist Greg Skomal who plunges in the water with Greenland Sharks to find out how they survive.

A recent law in California that banned the shark fin trade is being challenged by leaders in San Francisco’s Chinatown.