Our core research team consists of seven of the world’s top shark biologists and marine ecologists who provide the expertise and network of postdoctoral researchers, students, collaborators and volunteers to ensure that the project meets its scientific and outreach goals.
Lead Scientists
Demian Chapman
Molecular Ecologist and Conservation Biologist - Mote Marine Laboratory and FIUMichael Heithaus
Marine Ecologist - FIUAaron MacNeil
Marine Ecologist - Dalhousie UniversityMichelle Heupel
Marine Ecologist - AIMSMark Meekan
Fish Biologist - AIMSColin Simpfendorfer
Marine Ecologist - JCUEuan Harvey
Marine Ecologist - Curtin University
Graduate Students
Khadeeja Ali
Conservation Biologist - FIUStacy Bierwagen
Marine Ecologist - JCUCamila Cáceres
Marine Biologist - FIUFrances Farabaugh
Marine Ecologist - FIUKatie Flowers
Marine Ecologist - FIUTaylor Gorham
Conservation Biologist - Dalhousie UniversityMelissa Cristina Márquez
Marine Biologist - Curtin UniversitySamm Sherman
Marine Biologist - JCUJasmine Valentin-Albanese
Conservation Biologist - SBUElizabeth Whitman
Marine Scientist - FIU
Affiliated Scientists
Volunteers
Our volunteers worked hard to analyze thousands of hours of baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVS) data from around the world. We had five volunteer hubs: Stony Brook University, James Cook University, Florida International University, Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Shedd Aquarium.
Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia
Malaysia
Marine Protected Area Nguna Pele
Explore Our Work
You've met our team - now learn how we're studying sharks and rays, and how our work supports education and conservation efforts around the world.