Florida Spectacular

Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 16: Sharks vs. Dolphins

Subscriber Episode August 01, 2024 Cathy Salustri Season 1 Episode 16

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Brad and Cathy take a look at the state of shark populations in the Keys, explain that the shark's reputation as man-easting beast is undeserved, and why they're a lot better — and nicer — than dolphin.

Links We Mentioned

Brad's post on Facebook about shark finning

Meet the sharks of the Florida Keys

Info about endangered sharks

"Why the Author of Jaws Wishes He Never Wrote It"

"Why Dolphins Are Evil"

Nat Geo video of dolphin-on-dolphin violence 

Shark bite statistics

Fins, part of the Sharks Incorporated series by Randy Wayne White

Marine biologist on why dolphins are scarier than sharks

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