Talks and Presentations
Need a keynote speaker or an inspirational talk for your team? Do you have a group that wants to learn more about sharks and rays? Or are you just looking for something a bit different?
Our team can deliver a range of engaging and professionally delivered talks and presentations There are a few examples below, but please get in touch to find out more. We can tailor talks to suit your needs. We even do a live 360 talk suitable for immersive domes or Planetariums!
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Talks are available from:
Paul Cox (CEO)
Biography
Paul Cox has been the CEO of the Shark Trust since 2015. With a background in Marine Biology and Science Communication, Paul was previously employed as Director of Conservation for the UK’s National Marine Aquarium. His work and love of diving have allowed him to travel extensively and given him a wide variety of shark and wildlife encounters and experiences.
With a deep interest in social science, Paul gravitates towards embracing the human dimensions of conservation and has been closely involved in the development of the Shark Trust’s Living with Sharks programme, as well as broad engagement in communication efforts with key stakeholder groups and the wider public.
Speaking with passion and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by sharks, Paul takes a positive view of our role in the survival of species and the actions that we can take today to ensure that we pass on a positive legacy.
Talk Synopsis
The work of the Trust spans international advocacy, working with fishers from diverse cultures, underwater filmmaking and building international partnerships to drive conservation. Illustrated by the Trust’s extraordinary library of shark images, Paul will open up the world of shark conservation, exploring its challenges and his hopes for a future where sharks and human communities coexist to mutual benefit.
Paul's Talk Suggestions
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Journey Around the World of Sharks
Explore the fascinating diversity of the family of sharks, how they live, what the future looks like for them and how coastal communities can imagine a positive future living with sharks. A high-level, entertaining talk with incredible imagery to introduce the most charismatic predators in our oceans.
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Changemaking with Teeth
How are international fisheries managed (and mismanaged)? What challenges are faced by sharks and how are the levers of change helping to turn the tide on ocean health. An optimistic view of the future for the global ocean with a clear call to action for audience members.
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Size Isn’t (Always) Important
How do we magnify the impact of our businesses through collaboration and partnership. Is “growth” the only way to make more things happen? This talk leans heavily on the Paul’s experience in ocean conservation to open up a conversation about how purpose-driven businesses can thrive in challenging times.
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Stand up and Speak up
The importance of being a consistent and persistent presence in your ecosystem. The Tiger Shark plays a vital role in the world that it occupies. And it’s not as straightforward as you might think. What qualities can we adopt to help us succeed in our world. How can we be more like the Tiger (Shark).
Caroline Robertson-Brown
Marketing Manager and Professional Underwater Photographer
Biography
Of all the staff at the Shark Trust, Caroline is the one that has spent most time underwater with sharks and rays. As a professional underwater photographer & diver, she has been providing stunning images to the Shark Trust for over 15 years. She joined the Trust in 2021 to lead the Marketing and Communications team. Her talks include incredible images and video from all around the world. They are filled with personal stories from her travels and dives with over 50 different species of sharks and rays.
Caroline's Talk Suggestions
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Shark Stories
A personal journey from being scared to go in the sea to never wanting to surface. Caroline takes you on a journey around some of the world's most iconic shark diving sites. Using her stunning images to illustrate the incredible diversity of sharks and rays. Dive into the world of sharks. from the UK to Australia, The Bahamas to South Africa. And discover what you can do to help protect them for future generations.
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Immersive technology in shark conservation
Find out how new, inexpensive 360 cameras have changed how we can introduce sharks to diverse audiences and the profound effects that can have. One special test dive led the Shark Trust to produce a VR headset immersive experience used at events, a 360 Shark Live performance show an immersive domes and a plan to create a short 360 documentary that can be shown globally.
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360 Shark Live!
Want a special event at an immersive dome? Paul and Caroline speak live with incredible 360 footage playing all around you and your guests. Hear about some of the most iconic sharks, what it is like to dive with them, the threats they face and what the Shark Trust is doing to protect them. This is the closest you can get without getting wet.
Talks can be tailored to suit your individual needs. Each one is followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
