Living with Sharks: Coexistence, Conflict and Conservation with Cat Gordon | S2E1

What does it really mean to live with sharks?In the first episode of Series 2, host Mark Stokes-Packer speaks with Cat Gordon, Senior Conservation Officer at the Shark Trust and lead for the Living with Sharks project. Together, they introduce the big questions behind this series. Are shark populations recovering, or are more people simply entering shark habitat? How do we make sure conservation success does not lead to new conflict? And what can we learn from communities already sharing the water with sharks?This episode explores depredation, ecotourism, beach safety, education, and the importance of planning ahead. Cat explains why coexistence is not just about sharks, but about people too.Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you have a question for about Living with Sharks, drop it below and we can answer it in a future episode. Or email mark@sharktrust.orgFollow the Shark Trust:InstagramFacebookLinkedInSupport our work by becoming a member, adopting a shark, donating, or taking part in our citizen science projects. You can do all of this by visiting sharktrust.orgSeries 2 sponsored by SurfEars.Artwork by rev.01 Studio.Video and sound editing by Louis Hogan.Research and planning by Cat Gordon and Mark Stokes-Packer.Thank you for listening to the Shark Trust Podcast! Our short-documentary "Living with Sharks: in the Bahamas" is available on YouTube.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Living with Sharks07:29 Living with Sharks: What Does It Mean?13:46 Depredation: Impact and Solutions20:49 Ecotourism: Benefits and Risks27:46 Shark Code of Conducts and Safety Measures33:04 Beach Safety and Bite Mitigation Measures38:43 Human Behaviour and Shark Coexistence