{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sharks and Hurricanes: Aaron Carlisle\u2019s Journey From Jaws Trauma to Shark Science","description":"Sharks and hurricanes: that\u2019s not a Sharknado sequel, it\u2019s real research. In this episode of Beyond Jaws, Dr. Aaron Carlisle shares how a childhood moment of terror watching Jaws turned into a career in shark science. Aaron is now an Assistant Professor of Fisheries Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he explores how the physical and biological environment influences shark behavior, distribution, and ecology using cutting-edge tools like stable isotopes and biologging. Sharks and hurricanes also becomes a metaphor for navigating the whirlwind of academic expectations and public perceptions. From family members telling him to study \u201csomething important like crabs\u201d to dealing with the rise of social media influencers as \u201cshark experts,\u201d Aaron reflects on what it really means to be a marine biologist in today\u2019s world. If you\u2019re a student, early-career scientist, or just a shark nerd, this episode offers career insights, research stories, and a candid look at the culture of science. Connect with us: Website: https:\/\/bit.ly\/37TMqeKInstagram: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3eorwXZ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@beyondjawspodcast7591 Dave:&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/www.lostsharkguy.com\/  Instagram: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3q1J9Q5 Andrew: Website: https:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/  Instagram: https:\/\/bit.ly\/37g5WkG &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation","author_url":"https:\/\/beyondjaws.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38480755\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38480755"}