Jim Abernethy, diver and shark advocate, claims that sharks are "the dogs of the sea." How is that possible? What does that even mean? Lisa and Ann dive deep into their fears and fascinations. Who are sharks really, can you befriend them, and is it safe or even sane to do so? What does shark friendship look like?
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Abernethy, Jim, featured with Eric Cheng in "Misunderstood Predators: Part 2," Tales by Light, Netflix April 2017..
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Abernethy, Jim featured in “Shark Encounter in 180: Worth More Alive,” National Geographic on YouTube. Surprising and sobering interdependence between human and shark.
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Taylor, Valerie, featured in "Woman Shares a Magical Bond With A Spotted Moray Eel," by Sarah Barness, Huffington Post, July 9, 2014.
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