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Meet David Shiffman

David Shiffman

David Shiffman is a marine conservation biologist at Georgetown University His work has appeared in the Washington Post, National Geographic, and Scientific American, and he writes a monthly column in Scuba Diving Magazine. He can be found on social media @WhySharksMatter, where he's always happy to answer questions about sharks.

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Why Sustainable Seafood Matters
Making Environmentally Conscious Choices

David Shiffman

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Why Sharks Matter
A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator

David Shiffman

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