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!

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Episode 45 - The Florida Safe Seas Act - 06/26/2026

Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill which would effectively eliminate shark diving and ecotourism within the state. The positions of the bill are grossly hypocritical and contradictory, as the state would continue allowing and supporting baiting activities associated with Land-Based Shark Fishing (LBSF). Sign and share the petitions linked in the show notes, and stand up for Florida sharks, even if you don't live here. Get in touch! Send us an email! Follow us on Facebook and InstagramSHOW RESOURCES US CongressFL Congressman Daniel WebsterCBS NewsJim Abernethy Instagram**PETITION TO STOP THE FLORIDA SAFE SEAS ACT**PETITION TO SAVE SHARK DIVINGShark Gang Instagram postFlorida Shark Diving Instagram postShark AngelsSharks DailySound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Custom Soundboard Maker app for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTubeOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Custom Soundboard Maker app)**Collaborators!** Shark gang website, FL Instagram, TX Instagram

15 min
Jun 19

Episode 44 - Tiger Sharks and Seagrass Meadows - 06/19/2026

Tiger sharks are some of the ocean's most beautiful animals, and they protect critical seagrass meadows. Seagrass, in turn, helps combat climate change, making this interaction an incredibly important natural process. Get in touch! Email us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookSHOW RESOURCES Candice Parkes Instagram post Nature Communications journal research studySaving the BluePopular ScienceWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF)Smithsonian MagazineNOAA SanctuariesTessa Hill's research studySeaside SustainabilityUnited Nations 10 Actions for a Healthy PlanetUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsSound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker app for Android (now the Custom Soundboard Maker app)Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTubeOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker app)Collaborators! Sharkgang website ... FL Instagram ... TX Instagram

10 min
Jun 12

Episode 43 - Sharks and Dangerously Warming Waters - 06/12/2026

Ocean temperatures are rising, and sharks are facing dangerous implications. Find out what warming waters means for large predators like the white shark, and filter feeding giants such as the basking shark, in this week's new episode. Get in touch! EmailInstagramFacebookSHOW RESOURCES NOAA Climate ChangeNASA ScienceWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO)National Weather ServiceSciTech DailyFlorida MuseumNOAA FisheriesOne Ocean DivingOCEARCHState of California Department of Fish and WildlifeWoods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI)Mesothermic fishes -- in warming oceans (study)History.comWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF)Sound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker app for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTubeOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker app)**Collaborators!** Sharkgang ... Florida Instagram ... Texas Instagram

10 min
Jun 5

Episode 42 - Bull Sharks - 06/05/2026

Bull sharks are a unique species which can survive in both salt- and freshwater habitats. Find out what else makes them one of the ocean's most iconic predators in this week's episode of the Shark and Awe Podcast. Get in touch! EmailInstagramFacebookSHOW RESOURCES International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)Marine Biodiversity HubFlorida Museum - Species Implicated in AttacksLouisiana State University (LSU)One Ocean DivingNational Wildlife Federation (NWF)ISAF 2025 Shark Attack ReportShark Research InstituteIUCN Red ListNational Marine Sanctuary FoundationShark Conservation Act of 2010MarineBio Conservation SocietyA-Z AnimalsShark AngelsShark TrustLamar UniversityOklahoma AquariumPro Dive InternationalBull shark bite force studySound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker app for Android.Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTubeOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker app)**Collaborators!** Sharkgang ... Florida Instagram ... Texas Instagram

10 min
May 29

Episode 41 - Bull Sharks' Response to Climate Change - 05/29/2026

Climate change will impact every creature and corner of the Earth, and it's pushing some animals - like the bull shark - to rewrite their genetic code to cope with warming water. Learn about this new research published by the Shark Research Foundation and what it means for this iconic species. Get in touch! EmailInstagramFacebookSHOW RESOURCES Shark Research Foundation's paper (2026)Coastwatch, North Carolina Sea Grant NLM - NCBI philopatry studySound Credits Sound effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for AndroidBackground ocean waves courtesy of YouTubeOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App) **Collaborators!** Sharkgang ... Florida Instagram ... Texas Instagram

8 min
May 22

Episode 40 - Mako Sharks - 05/22/2026

The fastest shark in the ocean, the inspiration for the Jaws movie poster, and the namesake of a line of fishing boats, could be none other than the iconic mako shark! Get in touch! EmailInstagramFacebookSHOW RESOURCES Shark Research Institute (SRI)Florida MuseumNational Marine Sanctuary FoundationJaws photo (The Daily Jaws) Save Our Seas Foundation - Shortfin makoIUCN Red List - Longfin makoIUCN Red List - Shortfin makoShark AngelsSave Our Seas Foundation - Fastest sharksOceanInfo.comMako boatsSmithsonian OceanOcean ConservancyOriginal DivingNatGeo - Swordfish speedsUniversity of Miami studyGuy Harvey FoundationShortfin mako study in TunisiaHow can I help sharks?Lokai bracelets!Sound Credits Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for Android.Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTubeOutro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App) **Collaborators!** Sharkgang.org ... Miami IG ... Texas IGBake and Shake Worldwide YouTube ... Instagram

8 min
May 15

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
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

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Shark and Awe Podcast - Intro - 08/15/2025

Welcome to the Shark and Awe podcast! This is the introduction episode, where I introduce myself and the topics we'll be covering. If you're interested in following along on Instagram, the account is @shark_and_awe_podcast. If you'd like to send me a message, the show's email address is sharkandawepodcast@gmail.com. I hope to "sea" you for future episodes! Thank you for tuning in!

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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!

Creator

Hawkeye Fierce
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

47
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Hawkeye Fierce
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