MAINE PUBLIC • June 28, 2021
One year after the fatal shark attack in Maine, we discuss what kinds of sharks are found along our coast, what dangers to watch for, and what research is being done to learn more about shark populations in the region. Panelists: James Sulikowski, School of Mathematical & Natural Sciences at Arizona State University; he was formerly based at the University of New England and continues to do research on shark populations in Maine and worldwide; Erin Summers, director, Fisheries Monitoring and Assessment, Maine Department of Marine Resources. VIP Callers: Kathryn Miles, journalist; wrote about last year’s shark attack and shark research in Down East magazine's June issue; Andy Cutko, director, Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry