'Shark Attack' or 'Negative Encounter'? Words Matter

Shark Tales Podcast

Many shark scientists are pushing to change the language used to describe interactions between humans and sharks, but some survivors are wary. We talk to an Australian shark biologist who is pushing for the change and two survivors who are skeptical of the effort.

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