Winter Speaker Series 2025: Gregory Skomal
January 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm At the Museum and Virtually on Vimeo
Sharks are Back!
The shark biologist who quite unexpectedly found himself in the middle of the newest white shark hot spot tells his story and the story of these magnificent creatures. Based on his book Chasing Shadows, written with Ret Talbot, this presentation highlights this remarkable conservation success story, which is loaded with cutting-edge science, drama, and controversy. From the fascinating early days of shark research on the east coast to the consequences of the so-called Jaws effect and the heart-stopping moment when he found himself beneath a 17-foot white shark off Cape Cod, Skomal sets the record straight about this iconic species.
The lecture will be held in person at the Museum and virtually on Vimeo, and will be followed by audience Q&A and tea reception.
Lecture recording will be available to subscribers and ticket holders.
About our Speaker
Gregory Skomal is a shark biologist who quite unexpectedly found himself in the middle of the newest whiteshark hot spot tells his story and the story of these magnificent creatures. Based on his bookChasing Shadows, written with Ret Talbot, thispresentation highlights this remarkableconservation success story, which is loaded with cutting-edge science, drama, and controversy.From the fascinating early days of shark research on the east coast to the consequences of the so-called Jaws effect andthe heart-stopping moment when he found himself beneath a 17-foot whiteshark off Cape Cod, Skomal sets the record straight about this iconic species.
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WINTER SPEAKER SERIES CORPORATE SPONSORS
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WINTER SPEAKER SERIES INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Lockett Ford Ballard, Jr.
Johanna Becker
Gabe & Eleanor Doumato
Angela Fischer
Mary M. Jennings Fund
Kathleen & Joseph Gallichio
Robert & Susan Kieronski
Chas A. Miller III
Santiago & Maureen Neville
Edwina Sebest
Cynthia Sinclair
Brian Zanghi
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Winter Speaker Series Committee
Johanna Becker, Chair
Eleanor Doumato
Joseph Gallichio
Susan Kieronski
Santiago Neville
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