Ocean Stories

Sharks, Fear, & Fascination with Taylor Cunningham

Ocean Stories

Show Notes

Are sharks attracted to our pee? What does it take to lead a group of people swimming with sharks? And how can we really overcome our fear of these animals or the ocean? We talk with free diver Taylor Cunningham about our burning sharky questions, and her career as a marine biologist and shark diver. She’s an ocean guide and conservationist passionate about capturing the ocean on video.

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