Shark Lover: Advocating for ”Scary” Creatures

Snakes. Scorpions. Sharks. From a young age, Rachel Graham has always been interested in marginalized, "scary" animals. In this episode of Constant Wonder, she and host Marcus Smith discuss how she embarked on her quest to change people’s mindsets about sharks—fascinating and threatened creatures that regularly fill her with awe. From being surrounded by a real-life sharknado to swimming alongside curious whale sharks, Rachel has had many peaceful, once-in-a-lifetime encounters with these megafauna.  As part of her work with the non-profit conservation organization MarAlliance, she partners with local fishermen and coastal communities to protect vulnerable marine wildlife. Guest: Rachel Graham, Founder and Executive Director of MarAlliance Chapters: (0:00) A real-life sharknado (9:43) Mr. Facey the whale shark (18:16) The dangers of overfishing (26:10) Childhood nature adventures (34:47) Caring for hammerheads (45:03) How old can sharks get? Originally aired November 9, 2022