Shark and Awe

Hawkeye Fierce
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A fun and educational podcast intended to alter your perspective on sharks, with a focus on conservation and advocacy. Bite-sized facts, ocean-sized impact!

  1. Episode 39 - Deep Blue - 05/15/2026

    1D AGO

    Episode 39 - Deep Blue - 05/15/2026

    Deep Blue is the largest living white shark on record, measuring 20 feet and weighing in at nearly 5,000 lbs! Learn all about her in this exciting new episode of the Shark and Awe podcast! Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES NatGeo Kids (full episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Iom_DPJZoSurfer Today: https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/who-is-the-deep-blue-sharkJaws Strikes Back (clip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB83-5ZXaTYBig Fish Lab: https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/research/lab/big-fish-labPelagios Kakunja: https://www.pelagioskakunja.org/guadalupe-islandMike Bolton: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTTHRAljvSK/Sound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fornite (via the Soundboard Maker App)**Collaborators!** Sharkgang ... Florida IG ... Texas IG Bake and Shake Worldwide YouTube ... Instagram

    9 min
  2. Episode 38 - Cocaine Sharks - 05/08/2026

    MAY 8

    Episode 38 - Cocaine Sharks - 05/08/2026

    Cocaine, a "contaminant of emerging concern", has been found in the blood of sharks in the Bahamas. Learn how this toxin is impacting species such as lemon, Caribbean reef, and nurse sharks. Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/07/21/investigation-sharks-eating-cocaine-florida-coast-episode/70446531007/LiveScience: https://www.livescience.com/animals/sharks/cocaine-sharks-off-florida-may-be-feasting-on-dumped-bales-of-drugsScientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-cocaine-sharks-really-eating-drugs-off-floridas-coasts/Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sharks-in-the-bahamas-test-positive-for-drugs-including-cocaine-and-painkillers-in-a-new-study-180988445/CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cocaine-caffeine-painkillers-sharks-bahamas-study/Science News: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleutheraScience of the Total Environment journal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969724049477?via%3DihubSOUND CREDITS Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker app for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker app)**Collaborators!** Sharkgang ... Sharkgang Miami ... Sharkgang TexasBake and Shake Worldwide: YouTube ... Instagram

    11 min
  3. Episode 37 - Climate Change & Ocean Acidification - 05/01/2026

    MAY 1

    Episode 37 - Climate Change & Ocean Acidification - 05/01/2026

    The oceans are warming, and as a result, becoming more acidic. This is having devastating impacts on sharks' teeth, skin, and olfactory senses. Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES NASA Science: https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/what-is-climate-change/United Nations (UN): https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-changeNOAA: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/climate-qa/whats-difference-between-global-warming-and-climate-changeOcean Conservancy: https://oceanconservancy.org/work/climate/ocean-acidification/International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): https://www.iaea.org/bulletin/how-carbon-emissions-acidify-our-oceanCitrus Reef: https://www.citrusreef.com/blogs/news/reef-shark-species?srsltid=AfmBOopLs3IEXljMz80Bex83za7ahtP1qOVtVDJhadC5_hB7TuOE_eYmNOAA Sanctuaries: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/2025/how-sharks-keep-the-ocean-healthy.html#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20the%20remote%2C%20healthy,Florida%20Keys%20National%20Marine%20Sanctuary.Shark Angels: https://sharkangels.org/ocean-acidification-changing-the-biology-of-sharks/LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-01-16/sharks-are-famous-for-fearsome-teeth-but-ocean-acidification-could-make-them-weakerSmithsonian Magazine (photos of damaged shark teeth): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sharks-teeth-could-suffer-damage-as-ocean-acidification-intensifies-study-suggests-180987251/Pew Charitable Trust: https://www.pew.org/en/trend/archive/winter-2022/how-to-reverse-the-ocean-climate-crisisNOAA OAP: https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/carbon-dioxide-removal/NOAA's strategy for CDR research: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mCDR-glossy-final.pdfEPA: https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/help-prevent-nutrient-pollution**See subsequent links for In Your Home, In Your Yard, In Your Community, and In Your Classroom !Sound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for Android.Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App)**Collaborators!** Shark Gang - @sharkgang.miami - @sharkgang.texasBake and Shake Worldwide: YouTube and Instagram

    12 min
  4. Episode 36 - Basking Sharks - 04/24/2026

    APR 24

    Episode 36 - Basking Sharks - 04/24/2026

    Basking sharks are revealing new migration patterns, and what we’re learning could determine their survival in a changing climate. 🎧 Tune in for bite-sized facts and ocean-sized impact — and discover why protecting basking sharks may be more urgent than ever! Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES Sophie Maycock: https://www.sharksinstitute.org/sophie-maycock/#:~:text=Sophie%20has%20a%20broad%20knowledge,abilities%20in%20great%20white%20sharks.Shark Speak: https://www.sophiemaycocksharkspeak.com/shopIUCN Red List: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/4292/194720078FL Museum: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/basking-shark/Basking Shark Scotland: https://baskingsharkscotland.co.uk/basking-sharks/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI): https://www.whoi.edu/basking-shark/National Marine Sanctuary: https://marinesanctuary.org/blog/sea-wonder-basking-shark/UK Natural History Museum: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/basking-shark-cetorhinus-maximus.htmlShark Trust: https://www.sharktrust.org/about-basking-sharks?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20072113867&gbraid=0AAAAADLDCVXFb8uj5Fw-PA0cWrRdmZcho&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNr60RY9C4x5Hu7DDaEBRCRRqbsC_8ZJ2dwwUXbhZ_wyqorstU-ufT7RoCvmcQAvD_BwEBureau of Ocean Energy Management: https://www.boem.gov/newsroom/ocean-science-news/basking-sharkNature Climate Change Journal: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-023-01630-7#:~:text=Climate%2Ddriven%20declines%20in%20global,1).Oxford Academic: https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/article/79/3/844/6368415Yale Environment 360: https://e360.yale.edu/features/plankton-climate-changeSound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App)Collaborators! SharkGang: sharkgang.org ... @sharkgang.miami ... @sharkgang.texas Bake and Shake Worldwide: https://www.youtube.com/@bakeandshakeworldwidepresents ... https://www.instagram.com/bakeandshakeworldwide

    9 min
  5. Episode 35 - Hawai'i Bans Shark Fishing - 04/17/2026

    APR 17

    Episode 35 - Hawai'i Bans Shark Fishing - 04/17/2026

    A landmark law, cultural roots, and a conservation turning point—here’s why Hawai'i banned shark fishing. In this episode of Shark and Awe, we break down why Hawai'i banned shark fishing, the penalties for breaking the law, and how this decision impacts shark conservation on a global scale. We also explore the deep cultural significance of sharks in Hawaiian traditions — and why protecting them goes far beyond science. Keywords: shark conservation, Hawai'i shark fishing ban, why sharks are important, marine conservation, ocean ecosystems, shark protection laws Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES Hawai'i Division of Aquatic Resources: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/announcements/shark-fishing-ban-goes-into-effect-january-1/Oceanographic Magazine: https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/hawaii-shark-fishing-ban/South Carolina shark regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/fishing/sharks-size-catch-limitsNew Jersey shark regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/newjersey/fishing/saltwater/sharksFlorida shark regulations: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/sharks/Hawai'iActivities.com: https://www.hawaiiactivities.com/travelguide/cultural-significance-sharks/Kaimana Ocean Safari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXAUIR6kotg/Everything Kauai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478535869139825/posts/4106678686325517/The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/08/hawaii-law-shark-ray-ban-oceanSport Fish Hawai'i: https://www.sportfishhawaii.com/guest-commentsShark Stewards: https://sharkstewards.org/protect-hawaiian-sharks/For the Fishes: https://forthefishes.org/hawaiisharks/Collaborators! Shark Gang: sharkgang.orgBake and Shake Worldwide: https://www.youtube.com/@bakeandshakeworldwidepresentsSOUND CREDITS Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker app)

    9 min
  6. Episode 34 - Hammerhead Deaths in Florida - 04/10/2026

    APR 10

    Episode 34 - Hammerhead Deaths in Florida - 04/10/2026

    Learn about 3 great hammerheads that washed up on 3 different Florida beaches during the month of March, 2026. Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES FWC Hammerhead Rules: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/saltwater/sharks/great-hammerhead-shark/#:~:text=It%20is%20unlawful%20to%20harvest%2C,the%20state%20prohibited%20species%20list.FWC Prohibited Shark Rules: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/sharks/Juno Beach shark death: https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/florida/florida-news/mutilated-hammerhead-shark-that-washed-up-onto-florida-beach-prompts-investigation/?nxsparam=5Shark Fin laws: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/laws-policies/shark-management-lawsNews12 March 26, 2026 article: https://cbs12.com/news/local/video-great-hammerhead-shark-washes-ashore-in-juno-beach-fins-sawed-off-reward-offeredFlorida Shark Fin Ban (2020): https://cbs12.com/news/local/shark-fin-ban-signed-into-lawbCNN News: https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/04/us/shark-fins-seized-trndHobe Sound shark death: https://cbs12.com/news/local/hobe-sound-beachgoers-find-dead-great-hammerhead-over-weekend-second-this-monthNaples shark death: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/28/shark-found-on-naples-beach-in-florida-removed-by-wildlife-officials-fwc-gulf-necropsy/89352887007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115752p000450n11----l116450c11----e115280v115752d--72--b--72--&gca-ft=205&gca-ds=sophiComprehensive study (paper): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27864942/Comprehensive study (IG post): https://www.instagram.com/p/DW486A1jF2x/IUCN Red List: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/39386/2920499Jim Abernethy's FWC Campaign: https://wildlifevoice.org/stop-the-ban-on-shark-diving-in-florida/Gulf Coast News: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/hammerhead-shark-naples-beach-fwc-florida/70858472WPBF News: https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-killed-for-fins-and-photos-critically-endangered-hammerhead-sharks-found-dead-on-florida-beaches/70922416Petition to BAN LBSF on Marco Island, FL: https://c.org/yv2RByqWyrSOUND CREDITS Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker app for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker app)

    12 min
  7. Episode 33 - Interview with Spencer Roberts - 04/03/2026

    APR 3

    Episode 33 - Interview with Spencer Roberts - 04/03/2026

    Join me as I recount an interview conducted with tenacious fish defender, Spencer Roberts! Get in Touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES Shark and Awe Episode #12 - The Sharked Act, Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TI2WmcXDYkwvovg2LkhxR?si=oNdaBiv5Se2ocfn_YYQa9QShark and Awe Episode #13 - The Sharked Act, Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FANjCw9zyf0cJBqRKHGZX?si=3dfc4c2f1f194b67WINK News: https://www.winknews.com/news/collier/marco-island-beachgoers-stunned-by-12-foot-tiger-shark-sighting/article_5893ce71-ea33-42c4-94a0-2b81feee1fbe.htmliNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/aboutWhy sharks are essential: https://www.worldwildlife.org/resources/explainers/wildlife-climate-heroes/sharks-are-key-to-the-health-of-our-oceans-and-climate/50% oxygen production (NOAA): https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ocean-oxygen.html70% oxygen production (UGC Berkley): https://ugc.berkeley.edu/background-content/oxygen-levels/Spencer Robert's Instagram pages: https://www.instagram.com/fish_defender/ *and* https://www.instagram.com/p/DBoOzvlRAXf/SOUND CREDITS Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App)Helper Sharks! Bake and Shake Worldwide YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bakeandshakeworldwidepresentsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakeandshakeworldwide

    16 min
  8. Episode 32 - Land-Based Shark Fishing (LBSF) - 03/27/2026

    MAR 27

    Episode 32 - Land-Based Shark Fishing (LBSF) - 03/27/2026

    Learn about the dangers of land-based shark fishing, or LBSF, and what we are doing in Florida to try to put an end to it. Get in touch! Email: sharkandawepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkandawepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkandawepodcastSHOW RESOURCES Pensacola News Journal: https://www.pnj.com/story/news/2014/05/18/land-shark-fishing/9242481/International Land Based Shark Fishing Association: https://www.landbasedsharkfishing.com/NOAA Fisheries: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/memories-sharks-past#:~:text=Each%20generation%20finds%20a%20new,From%20Allis%2C%201923.The Shark Trust: https://www.facebook.com/thesharktrust/posts/love-hammerhead-sharksalthough-large-and-powerful-research-has-shown-that-great-/1065601602278975/Miami Beach Press Release: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/miami-beach-bans-land-based-shark-fishing/Terra Firma Tackle: https://terrafirmatackle.com/blogs/bullbuster-articles/bait-selection-for-landbased-shark-fishingShark and Awe Episode 12 - The Sharked Act, Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TI2WmcXDYkwvovg2LkhxR?si=oNdaBiv5Se2ocfn_YYQa9QShark and Awe Episode 13 - The Sharked Act, Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FANjCw9zyf0cJBqRKHGZX?si=3dfc4c2f1f194b67Shark and Awe Episode 22 - Swellsharks: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j4btj9GgMaQYDYVNHjHoS?si=f5af918bbd554a42FWC Sharks: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/sharks/Spencer Roberts' Instagram pages: https://www.instagram.com/fish_defender/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/DBoOzvlRAXf/SOUND CREDITS Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for Android.Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ef9CAZ3OrQ?si=Of9zuwrVG2PIPAJGOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App)Helper Sharks! Bake and Shake Worldwide YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bakeandshakeworldwidepresentsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakeandshakeworldwide

    14 min
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A fun and educational podcast intended to alter your perspective on sharks, with a focus on conservation and advocacy. Bite-sized facts, ocean-sized impact!

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  • Creator
    Hawkeye Fierce
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hawkeye Fierce
  • Show Website
    Shark and Awe