Hosted by Madison Stewart · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 33 episodes
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Welcome to Shark Stories, the podcast that dives beneath the surface of one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures. Hosted by award-winning shark conservationist and filmmaker Madison Stewart, this show transforms her years of underwater exploration, frontline conservation, and encounters with both sharks and shark fishermen into captivating, eye-opening stories. Whether you're shark-obsessed or simply shark-curious, dive deep into an interview with the world's most famous shark hunter, hear from a navy diver turned cyborg after a shark attack learn about Shark attack First Aid or policy battles and conservation wins. You’ll hear firsthand what it means to coexist with predators, challenge fear with facts, and turn storytelling into action. Through raw conversations and real experiences, this podcast gives sharks a voice and gives you the tools to protect them, no matter where you live. Forget what you thought you knew about sharks. This is their story and yours.
Madison Stewart hosts Shark Stories, a science show with 33 episodes published.
An uncomfortable episode designed to being us all back to reality and discuss the darksides of sharks and the trauma around shark attacks. I bring back legend RichardFitzpatrick to discuss. Support the show @projecthiu w
In this conversation, biologist Kate Sheridan discusses her extensive experience in wildlife conservation, focusing on sharks and human-wildlife coexistence. She emphasizes the importance of ethical wildlife organization
This episode is designed to provide you with all the information on swimming with sharks on your period. If you’re a seasoned diver, a shark expert, or someone that’s never swum with sharks before, male or female, this i
Recorded on location during our 2025 shark tagging mission, I took my mic out to sea with 4 shark fishing boats on the never-ending search for answers on Indonesian tiger shark populations. Hear it from the fishermen the
Chatting with my childhood hero and inspiration Steve Backshall, as we explore the profound impact of wildlife documentaries, particularly 'Deadly 60' on conservation awareness. We discuss his personal experiences with s
Join me & only me as I read out some of your hilarious horror stories from diving with sharks & jump into some amazing shark facts about the six gill shark species... Support the show @projecthiu www.projecthiu.com @shar
In this conversationwe interview badass jiu-jitsu blackbeltshark scientist Yannis Papastamatiou, exploring the profound influence of the film Jaws on shark science, the ground breaking research conducted at the Shark Lab
A deep dive into my work in Indonesia, Project Hiu is my mission to repropose a fleet of sharkfishing vesselsin Indonesiain tourism, saving sharks but also changing the way we look at shark fishermen. On this episode, I
One of the most influential ocean conservationists and underwater filmmakers of our time, with a career spanning more than six decades, Valerie has helped reshape theworld’s understanding of sharks and marine life. From
In 2024, Project Hiu becomes entangled in a wild goose chase to track down the owners of a retrieved shark tag, only to discover it was the key to uncovering the longest recorded migration of a white shark, all the way f
As I say goodbye for this season, I take to social media to ask for your answers to these questions and as usual, the results don’t disappoint. Follow Madison @sharkgirlmadison Follow Project Hiu @projecthiu Support the
This is the second episode I have done about shark first aid, the first one acting as an extension to my surfing guide to sharks… and this one expanding on the topic to not only focus on potential attacks of surfers, but
A groundbreaking study titled Prevalence of Endangered Shark Trophies In Automated Detection of Online Trade sheds light on the alarming online trade of endangered shark species right under our noses. Tune in for an insi
In the thrilling second instalment of our Megalodon series, PhD palaeontologist Jack Cooper returns to dive deeper into the legend and science of the Megalodon, debunking myths, exploring its extinction, and revealing wh
In today’s very special episode, I sit down with my partner, Tanner, to discuss how his attempt to save sharks and do the right thing nearly landed him in jail. We recorded this episode a week after learning that Tanner
In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate about whether shark populations are truly booming or if this claim is based on misconceptions. With growing concerns from fishermen, particularly in the U.S. and viral dis
In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate about whether shark populations are truly booming or if this claim is based on misconceptions. With growing concerns from fishermen, particularly in the U.S. and viral dis
This episode is ideal for anyone pursuing a career in marine biology as we sit down with Richard Fitzpatrick, an Australian marine biologist, award-winning cinematographer, and shark expert. Based in Queensland, he has s
Welcome back to Shark Stories! After a long break, join us for a good old-fashioned rant as I ask my social media following to tell me… has social media screwed our sharks? In this episode, I read your answers and give y
The one shark we all wish was still with us… well, maybe not all of u: The Megalodon. The only thing left of this revered species is its fossilized teeth, which scientists use to measure its total length… It's been the s
Israel
1 appearance on this show
Steve Backshall
The Deadly 60 host · Shark Trust
1 appearance on this show
Valerie Taylor
Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary · University of Calgary
1 appearance on this show
Jack Cooper
PhD palaeontologist · What It Takes blog
1 appearance on this show
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