They are the most iconic shark species of all time, known for their strength, hunting prowess, and long-distance travel. But there is a lot more to great white sharks than their reputation. They are not the mindless killers that the movies would have you believe – in fact, they are a highly curious and elusive species who continue to surprise us. And someone who knows white sharks inside out is Dr Alison Kock, a marine biologist who has spent the last 20 years studying their behaviour and ecology. In this episode, Dr Kock shares everything she knows about the world's largest predatory fish, including a scientific finding that's hot off the press... Time stamps 06.08 - 16.00: Alison's career and passion for sharks 16.00 - 30.00: Great white shark physiology, ecology, and behaviour 31.50 - 40.00: Zooming in on False Bay and Alison's research 41.30 - 54.00: Relationships between humans and white sharks 54.19 - 60.00: Orca predation on white sharks 60.01: New scientific findings on white sharks You can follow Alison on Instagram (@alison_kock) or find out more about her work and research via these links: https://saveourseas.com/project-leader/alison-kock/ https://www.sanparks.org/conservation/scientific-services/nodes/cape-research-centre/meet-the-team https://sharkspotters.org.za/ You can find out more about the Save Our Seas Foundation by heading to www.saveourseas.com, or by finding us on socials: Instagram: @saveourseasfoundation Bluesky: @saveourseas.bsky.social X/Twitter: @SaveOurSeas Facebook: Save Our Seas Foundation

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