The Real Sharknado
For my fourth blog instalment with The Guardian I have discussed some of the research I undertook as part of my PhD whilst reflecting on the latest shark pop culture: “The Real Sharknado: how sharks deal with extreme weather”
Return to Bimini during Great Hammerhead season
Species: Great Hammerhead, Nurse & Bull shark. Location: Bimini, Bahamas. 2015. I realised with some surprise that a whopping 9 years had passed by since I had been in Bimini, with this in mind I decided a return visit was a must and what better time to go than during Great Hammerhead season (Sphyrna mokarran)!! […]
Hammer-time!
What does Hannibal Lecter, Ernest Hemmingway and I have in common? A taste for fava beans and a nice Chianti? (Chianti – yes), renowned literary skill? (pah! If only!). The answer is in fact the islands of Bimini, Bahamas situated 50 miles off the coast of Florida, North & South Bimini are the smallest habitable […]
An early trip to South Bimini, the Bahamas
Species: Lemon, Tiger, Bull, Nurse, Blacktip, Blacknose & Sharpnose shark. Location: South Bimini, Bahamas. 2006. As part of my field research for my PhD, I was fortunate enough to head out to the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas. Stationed at the incredible Shark Lab founded by the legendary Doc Gruber on the South Island, I […]