SharkSafe BarrierTM directors, Anthony Mederer and Dr. Sara Andreotti launched SHARK STORIES! A podcast series hosted on Cliff Central, also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
As forensic scientists on cold cases, this captivating podcast series delves into historic shark accident tales, re-examines the known facts, and explores why these incidents occurred. Our goal? To challenge the negative perceptions surrounding sharks and promote a better understanding of these incredible creatures.
Season 1
Episode 1 – Jersey Shore Attacks
Up until around a century ago, people didn’t know about sharks and how dangerous they could be. That all changed in July 1916.
Episode 2 – Black December
In December 1957, nine people were attacked by sharks along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The government had a unique approach to stopping the carnage… but did it work?
Episode 3 – The “Deadliest Shark Attack in History”
In 1945 – during WWII – the USS Indianapolis was sent on a top-secret mission, with over 800 soldiers on board. Only 320 survived
Episode 4 – Sole Survivor
Three people set out for a fishing expedition in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 1983. Only one of them would return.
Episode 5 – Deep Dive
In 1972, three divers faced a harrowing experience when one of them was attacked by oceanic whitetip sharks, while diving to the depths of the Caribbean.
Episode 6 – Two Surfers
In 1994, two friends went surfing at Nahoon beach in South Africa… but there was a Great White shark there too.