Sharks: it's not all about 'Jaws'

Dr Carl Meyer from the University of Hawai'i, focuses his research on the ecology and management of sharks and reef fishes. His research addresses a variety of issues of management concern including impacts of shark ecotourism, shark predation on critically endangered species, effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and impacts of human recreational activities in MPAs.

A sand tiger shark off the coast of South Africa Source: Getty

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