22/08/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of having JP out with us. Here he is with Dr Neil, our lead researcher.
JP is only 11 years old and I think it safe to say, shark obsessed. Just recently he hosted a ‘shark class’ at his local library. He taught his peers (and his grandad in the 📸)about lateral line systems, ampullae of lorenzini and tonic immobility to name a few - he probably knew more about sharks than us, the crew!
Beyond this he is also a budding conservationist and was educating others about how sharks for the most part are pretty harmless (as he put it they just sometimes miss their target and make mistakes)yet we are their biggest threat.
His favourite sharks are Greenland sharks & Makos, and he is already planning to study marine biology in Miami University. He is a vivacious reader, and a natural academic - He LOVES learning new facts, studying sharks, and watching documentaries.
Whatever the future holds for young JP it is going to be a bright one and we were thrilled to be a small part in his journey and to bring him close to the blue sharks. Stay sharky and see you next time!
