Did Social Media Screw Sharks?
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05/14/25 • 42 min
Welcome back to Shark Stories! After a long break, join us for a good old-fashioned rant as I ask my social media following to tell me... has social media screwed our sharks? In this episode, I read your answers and give you my personal take on the issues. From redirecting shark videos to recreational shark fishing, has social media screwed our sharks?
Welcome back to Shark Stories! After a long break, join us for a good old-fashioned rant as I ask my social media following to tell me... has social media screwed our sharks? In this episode, I read your answers and give you my personal take on the issues. From redirecting shark videos to recreational shark fishing, has social media screwed our sharks?
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