Dave Ebert, Ph.D has devoted his life to studying the ocean’s most elusive, dangerous and yet fascinating predator – the shark! His travels of exploration have lead to the discovery of over 50 new shark species. Author of 30 books, including the popular “Sharks of the World”, he’s a regular on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week “Alien Sharks” series. Dave’s stories are compelling and humorous, whether dining with royalty or with fishers in remote villages. He brings the audience along on a personal journey in telling vivid stories of exploration, discovery, and travel from his most recent expeditions.

EXPLORER AUTHOR Internationally recognized as an expert on sharks and Author of 30 books and over 500 publications on Sharks known as the “Lost Shark Guy” for his discoveries, Dave and their relatives the rays and ghost sharks, and a co- has lead numerous expeditions across major oceans, recipient of the Whitley Medal for best book on Natural on six continents, and in over 30 countries. He has lead History of Australian Animals. Visit Dave’s author page expeditions to find some of the rarest, most elusive sharks for more information on his books. in the world, and has even discovered new species while • Sharks of the World filming documentaries on location. • A Pocket Guide to the Sharks of the World SPEAKER • Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras of California Dave has given hundreds of presentations, including • Sharks of Arabian Seas keynotes, to business leaders, organizations, universities • Guide to the Sharks and Rays of Southern Africa and schools. He tells stories of exploration, discovery, and travel in his search for lost sharks. His presentations go beyond just the stories and experiences from his expeditions ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS as an explorer, but are intertwined with an inspirational Director of the Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss message. He shares with the audience how his journey has Landing Marine Laboratories, Dave was awarded Mentor influenced his life, has brought him to where he is today, of the Year at California State University Monterey Bay “For and how an adventurous spirit can help them pursue their his inspiring commitment to student achievement, and his passion and get more out of life. leadership fostering research and educational partnerships”. • President, American Elasmobranch Society MEDIA • Scientific Advisor, United Nations Dave is a frequent guest and consultant on major media programs for the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery • Executive Committee and Regional co-Chair, IUCN Channel’s Shark Week series “Alien Sharks”. He’s appeared Shark Specialist Group and consulted on highly acclaimed programs such as the • Honorary Research Associate, California Academy BBC series Shark and Blue Planet II, is also a frequent guest of Sciences on various media outlets including ABC’s Good Morning • Honorary Research Associate, South African Institute for America, NBC Bay Area, Discovery Canada, Forbes, Aquatic Biodiversity Washington Post, Wired, and on popular podcasts. CONTACT “Jaws made studying sharks cool, but Dave Ebert takes shark discovery to the next level” – Alexis Brown, Host of My Ocean To schedule Dave to appear, speak or consult contact him at: podcast, OceanWise, Vancouver Aquarium • [email protected] • 831.227.2722 “Dave is an inspirational scientist who engages people with his passion” – Cathy Clarke, Director, BBC series Shark lostsharkguy.com