Shark conservationist Ocean Ramsey is world-famous for swimming with sharks to challenge fear and promote marine conservation.
In this episode, we speak with JP Stiles and Harrison Macks, directors of the Netflix documentary Shark Whisperer, about Ramsey’s mission to protect sharks, the power of viral ocean activism, and why these apex predators are so misunderstood.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Film synopsis
02:40 – Who is Ocean Ramsey
05:17 – Sharks are not monsters
09:38 – Why shark attacks happen
12:02 – Media frenzy
16:16 – Ocean Ramsey's motivation
22:23 – The controversy
24:56 – Is it research, conservation or just a show?
28:33 – Involvement of James Reed
35:34 – Future projects