David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈

@whysharksmatter.bsky.social

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I am a marine conservation biologist studying sharks and a science writer. Posts are about science and the environment, science communication, and more! He/him

Sitting in front of shark jaws
Me posing with my book and some shark friends.
Standing with my title slide at the lectern
Conference app ad for my talk
My nametag hanging by the conference logo
Conference app graphic advertising my talk
Conference logo
A straw labeled “shark friendly”
A shark being restrained for a research work up. A water pump in its mouth allows it to breathe out of water.
Flier for a happy hour event
That's me on the right helping to secure a broadnose sevengill shark. The water pump in its mouth helps it breathe during the workup
Me in a pink shark-print blazer
Cover of my new book
A bonnethead shark with a water pump in its mouth, secured as students take samples and measurements before its safe release
Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl
Screenshot of a shark week clip that they’re promoting on their social media
Holding a blacktip shark's caudal fin (tail) so a team member can draw blood
My conference nametag next to the event logo