OCEAN LOVERS TALKS - Tooth or Dare: Why we fear sharks, forgive orcas, and forget polar bears

Why do we fear sharks but forgive orcas? And why do polar bear attacks barely make the news? This talk dives into the surprising ways we judge animal attacks, exploring how culture, media, and emotion shape our perceptions of nature’s predators.

SPEAKER:

Dr Chris Pepin-Neff, Associate Professor of Public Policy

Chris Pepin-Neff (they/them) is one of the world's leading scholars on human-shark interactions. They completed the world's first PhD on the "politics of shark attacks" in 2014, and Chris is the author of the 2019 book "Flaws: Shark Bites and Emotional Public Policymaking."

WHERE: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

WHEN: 3pm - 3.15pm Saturday, March 22

Important note: Registration does not guarantee you a seat. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Ocean Lovers Talks are a feature program of the Ocean Lovers Festival bringing you inspirational talks by leaders and luminaries, scientists, innovators, adventurers and future-proofers focused on solutions to better protect our ocean, promoting hopeful and inspiring views for the future.

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