33. Jim Abernethy: Befriending sharks, Chasing Dinosaurs, and Becoming a Voice for Wildlife

Published: July 29, 2020, 6 a.m.

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Jim Abernethy is an award-winning author, cinematographer, photographer, and conservationist. For decades, he\\u2019s lived aboard his boat, leading expeditions to engage with the world\\u2019s largest predatory sharks, cage-free. His work has been featured on Imax, National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Animal Planet, the Discovery Channel and more.

In today\\u2019s episode, Jim shares how a dinosaur nest changed the trajectory of his life, how he makes friends with sharks, and how his book helped to shape ocean policy. Jim also shares some behind the scenes stories from film crews who came aboard his boat, and advice that anyone, from conservationist to business person, can live by.

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