Dr. Jose Trujillo shares insights on shark science, including shark facts, spiny dogfish, shark reproduction, early interest in sharks, childhood experiences, conservation efforts, shark depredation, shark species, habitats, and juvenile sharks. The conversation covers topics such as shark calcification, handling, predator-prey dynamics, environmental influence on shark performance, data collection methods, shark depredation, and a holistic scientific approach. The discussion also includes field experience anecdotes and challenges in shark research. The conversation covers shark sampling techniques and their environmental impact, jellyfish encounters and safety measures, and the guest’s PhD journey and future plans. The discussion delves into the challenges and experiences of shark sampling, encounters with jellyfish, and the guest’s aspirations for the future.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing Dr. Jose Trujillo
• 05:28 Early Interest in Sharks
• 12:18 Early Exposure to Marine Biology
• 18:21 Shark Depredation and Conservation Challenges
• 26:59 Shark Handling and Research
• 34:12 Predator-Prey Dynamics
• 42:38 Shark Depredation and Mitigation
• 50:00 Shark Sampling and Environmental Impact
• 58:03 Jellyfish Encounters and Safety Measures
• 01:05:40 PhD Journey and Future Plans

Interested in Dr. José Emilio Trujillo Moyano’s paper “Safety in the Shallows”? Take a look here!

https://academic.oup.com/conphys/article/13/1/coaf045/8221927