Pacific Shark Research Center

05/23/2025

New Episode Alert! Episode 3 is finally here!

Racing Extinction, the concluding two-part episode of Dr. David Ebert's search for Ecuador’s Lost Shark, the Sharpfin Houndshark, takes viewers on a journey through time from South Africa where the protection of the white shark, the first conservation efforts on a shark were implemented in 1991 to today off Isla de la Plata off the Ecuadorean coast in search of a shark not seen in over 60 years.

Join Dr. Dave Ebert and Peruvian shark researcher Adriana Gonzalez Pestana as they join forces with Ecuadorean shark researchers Adriana Cevallos and MICHEL GUERRERO to go in search of this elusive shark to determine its fate.
Also, in this episode the important role natural history museums can play in conservation. If not for the two museum specimens we would have no idea this shark ever existed!

Subscribe for more episodes as Dave continues his mission to find sharks feared extinct and bring awareness to these incredible creatures.

Thanks to Save Our Seas Foundation for your support!

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Racing Extinction, the concluding two-part episode of Dr. Dave Ebert’s search for Ecuador’s Lost Shark, the Sharpfin Houndshark, takes viewers on a journey t...

02/03/2025

New Episode Alert! Meet Sotomayor the videographer and documentary maker filming the new series "Searching for Lost Sharks: Extinct or Alive” on the Lost Shark Guy YouTube Channel.

In this Episode Denisse shares her passion for capturing the beauty of sharks and the broader ocean ecosystem through her lens. From her first unique project to filming whale sharks, Denisse discusses the challenges and adventures of becoming an ocean storyteller.

If you love marine life, ocean conservation, and stunning underwater videography, this episode is for you!

And be sure to check out the "Searching for Lost Sharks" series on YouTube!

w/ co-hosts Andrew Lewin & David Ebert

Thanks to Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) @

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws Podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of videographer and documentary maker Denise Sotomayor. Denise shares her pa...

01/27/2025

New Series Alert! Searching for Lost Shark: Extinct of Alive - Episode 1

Searching for Lost Sharks: Extinct or Alive is the first in a series of episodes that follow Dr. David Ebert and his colleagues to different parts of the world where they seek out lost sharks, sharks that have not been seen in decades, to determine if they still exist.

Dive into the mysterious world of sharks in this captivating podcast episode! Join host Dave Ebert as he explores these magnificent creatures' fascinating yet often misunderstood lineage, which have been roaming our oceans for hundreds of millions of years.

In this episode, we uncover the diverse range of shark species, from the iconic great white to the elusive lollipop cat shark. Learn about the threats facing these incredible animals, including overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change, and why we should care about the species that are disappearing before our eyes.

Dave shares his personal journey as a shark researcher, conservationist, and educator, highlighting his efforts to rediscover lost shark species and bring awareness to those that remain largely unknown. This is the first episode in a series dedicated to shining a light on the rarest sharks and their critical role in marine ecosystems.

Join us on this expedition to uncover the hidden world of lost sharks and discover how we can help protect these vital species. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes in this enlightening series!

Presenter: Dave Ebert, aka the Lost Shark Guy
Producer & Writer: David Ebert - LostSharks LLC
Videographer: Denisse Sotomayor
Editor: Andrew Lewin - Cuttlefish Media & Speak Up for Blue Media
Funding: Save Our Seas Foundation

Searching for Lost Sharks: Extinct or Alive is the first in a series of episodes that follow Dr. David Ebert and his colleagues to different parts of the wor...

04/22/2024

It's happening on 7 May, pre-order your copy now!

Take a deep dive into the world of the sharks, rays, and chimaeras of the East Coast of North America with David A. Ebert and Marc Dando's incredible new field guide, out May 7:

Preorder yours: https://hubs.ly/Q02sWLXX0 Lost Sharks Wild Nature Press

06/26/2023

If you have not listen to the podcast where have you been? We are on all the usual platforms, so please check us out!

What do these awesome have in common? 🤔

These are just 8 of the 78 most awesome, outstanding Shark researchers, educators, science communicators, conservationists, filmmakers, producers, and all around good people that have been on the Beyond Jaws over our 1st 50 Episodes!

It's been a heck of a ride, but there is much more to come!

Thanks to Save Our Seas Foundation for your terrific support!

And to all our wonderful guests, thanks for your time to come on and share your personal journey with us!

From your co-host's Andrew Lewin and Dave Ebert

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06/13/2023

New Episode Alert!

New Episode Alert! We have a true pioneer this week w/ Dr. Chi Ju (Debbie) Yu from Taiwan joining us. Debbie has studied some of the most iconic shark species, Megamouth, Whale Shark, White Shark, and many other species. She has built strong relationships with the fishing community that has enabled her to do some fantastic shark science. Be sure to check out Debbie's story on any of the usual podcast platforms.
w/ your co-hosts Andrew Lewin & David Ebert
Thanks to Save Our Seas Foundation for your support! And congratulations on 20 years of supporting shark science.

04/17/2023

Please check out the latest episode of the

A famous shark researcher, a comedian/podcast host, and an evil genius walk into a bar..... to find out what happens next check out the latest episode of the w/ our special guest Oscar Sosa Nishizaki and your co-hosts Andrew Lewin & David Ebert
Thanks to Save Our Seas Foundation for your support!
Available on all the usual platforms Spotify Apple Podcasts etc

04/03/2023

No Bull(shark) we have the fabulous Dr Ximena Velez-Zuazo on the

w/ co-host's Andrew Lewin and Dave Ebert

Thanks to Save Our Seas Foundation for your support!

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04/03/2023

Please check it out!

Dr. Ximena Velez Zuazo joins Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin on the podcast to discuss her career in conservation genetics of sharks and other iconic sp…

03/22/2023

New episode alert! Our guest is Dr Patricia Charvet .charvet on the Beyond Jaws w/ your co-host's Andrew Lewin and Dave Ebert

Thanks to for your support!

03/18/2023

03/07/2023

New podcast drop with an incredible guest...Chilean heartthrob, the Mandalorian himself Pedro Pascal...well not quite, but EVEN better we have Chile's other heartthrob Francisco Co**ha a guy who actually knows a LOT about . Honestly, you really cannot tell these guys a part!
Twin Sons of different Mothers 😉

Thanks to the Save Our Seas Foundation for your support!!!

w/ co-hosts David Ebert & Andrew Lewin Speak Up For The Blue