Episode
Ask Us Anything About Sharks! With Dr James Lea
- Podcast
- World of Sharks
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- Feb 26, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3891
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Summary
To kick off our new season, we're diving into our mailbag to answer your burning questions! From speedy sharks to mimicry and even fossilised shark poop, we're leaving no stone unturned... Thank you to everyone who sent in a question - we had so many we ended up doing two episodes! Part 2 will be out later in the season. Questions answered (with timestamps): 04.54: Do any sharks, other than megamouth sharks, use mimicry? 14.15: Are megamouth sharks regional endotherms? 19.22: Do magnetic shark deterrents work? 30.28: Are hydrothermal vent species able to move around? 32.54: How do we know which prehistoric shark fossilised poop came from? 41.13: How do basking sharks find their food? 47.49: Which is the fastest shark? 52.34: If you could pass one international law to help sharks, which would it be? You can also read our answers in the shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast