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Cool Scientists : Ryan Johnson (Dive into your Imagination)
Ryan Johnson grew up surfing at “Shark Alley” in New Zealand, and now he studies great white sharks in South Africa! His most memorable experience working with these creatures was when he dove into the water with three of them… without any protection!
Feeding frenzy (Dan Uglow)
Cage diving with sharks the ultimate thrill for aquatic adrenalin junkies has brought tourist dollars to previously undeveloped locations. But some say such underwater exploits are responsible for the increase in unprovoked shark attacks.
Wildlife Films: Sharkville (Obsessively Creative)
Creative Producer at Obsessively Creative, writes about a recent shoot where the team made revolutionary findings about newly discovered behaviours of the great white shark, including the finding that great whites hunt at night.
Shark Chumming (Carte Blanche)
On 5 April this year False Bay in Cape Town was the scene of a brutal shark attack which almost claimed the life of 16-year-old John Paul Andrew. The miracle boy should never have pulled through; the shark had bitten off his leg and, with blood draining out of his traumatised body, his heart had stopped beating for 35 minutes on the beach, and later for another five minutes at the Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic. We visited JP soon after his return home.

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Ryan Johnson is a Marine Biologist and explorer. His expert knowledge of great white shark biology and behaviour has led to him presenting a number of specialist TV productions by National Geographic, Discovery Channel and more. Back to top

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