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Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier

Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier

FromShark Week: The Podcast


Shark Biomimicry and a SharkMan Mega Soldier

FromShark Week: The Podcast

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

FACT: Many products today are inspired by sharks, from medical research to Olympic swimsuits. FICTION: In the 1940s, the military created a shark-man mega soldier by injecting shark DNA into its bravest recruits. Kasha unpacks biomimicry with the help of her guest, Steve Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (64)

Shark Week: The Podcast brings the magic of Shark Week right to your ears. Marine biologist and veteran shark expert, Luke Tipple, takes listeners on a dive to learn little-known shark facts to prepare for the big week. During Shark Week, Luke welcomes guests and fellow Shark Week scientists to join the pod and share the behind-the-scenes scoop on what really happened out at sea. Fin-filled entertainment continues after Shark Week with weekly episodes covering a wide range of the sharkiest current topics, from survivor stories to conservation work. For more about all things Shark Week, head to SharkWeek.com