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Dr Charlotte Birkmanis

Shark expert and Philanthropic Foundation Director

Jock Clough Marine Foundation and Max Planck Queensland Centre

 

Imagine a world without sharks. Although most think it would be delightful, a healthy ocean needs sharks and we need a healthy ocean. Charlotte wears many hats to ensure we have a healthy ocean for the future – Director of a marine philanthropic foundation, board advisor, shark researcher, marine biologist, wildlife scientist and ‘PR Manager’ for sharks and other predators. Charlotte’s work has taken her to 40+ countries to explore the secret lives of sharks, looking at their behaviour, movement, diet and even how they may be able to help us heal is at the core of her work.

Alongside running a marine conservation and research foundation, Charlotte is passionate about making science available to everyone. An award-winning wildlife science communicator, broadcast host, speaker and educator, Charlotte shares fun facts about co-existing with wildlife in English and Chinese through social media, film and presentations. To create lasting change, Charlotte works to ensure that accurate science is at our fingertips as a STEM Ambassador. You might have read her work in the scientific literature or her children’s books, seen or heard her in the media (BBC, ABC), or heard her podcast and radio show.