Member Families: The Secret History of Sharks
Dive into the mysterious and wonderful world of sharks in this exciting and fascinating talk with renowned palaeontologist, Professor John Long.
Member Families: The Secret History of Sharks
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Recommended ages: 10+
Dive into the mysterious and wonderful world of sharks in this exciting and fascinating talk with renowned palaeontologist, Professor John Long. Filled with thrilling stories from beneath the surface, this session explores over 500 million years of shark history, and how these toothy titans have evolved to become the ultimate predators of our oceans. From ancient megalodons lurking in the depths to fearsome Great Whites that prowl our oceans today, Professor Long is ready to answer all your fishy questions in a Shark Fact Showdown that is sure to captivate kids and adults alike.
Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary light lunch and visit the Fantastical Sharks and Rays exhibition for its final day at the Australian Museum, where you can learn about some of Australia's most unique endangered species.
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Professor John Long
© Professor John Long
John Long is the Strategic Professor of Paleontology at Flinders University, one of Australia's largest palaeontological research groups. The former Vice President of Research and Collections at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Long has published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers, some 25 books and over 150 popular science articles. His groundbreaking research work on the evolution of fish and the origins of sex has appeared in the magazines Nature, Science, and Scientific American. John's most recent work, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean's Most Feared Predator, was released in 2024.
