Exploring Careers in shark conservation

If you have an interest in sharks and hope to work with them one day, you have many careers you can choose from! We have interviewed a variety of professionals who work in different aspects of conservation for you to learn from!

Check out the videos below to explore various careers from individuals around the world, and use the resources below to have your own virtual career fair.

Worksheets

‘When I Grow Up’ worksheet for elementary learners

Career exploration tracking worksheet for elementary learners

Career exploration worksheet for middle school learners

Career Week journal page

This is a pre-recorded Facebook Live Q/A with Fabien Cousteau. Fabien is the grandson of Jacques Cousteau and son of J.M. Cousteau. Fabien champions the lega...

Conservationist Fabien Cousteau

Learn about the life and career of aquanaut, ocean conservationist, and filmmaker Fabien Cousteau!

Brainstorm worksheet and writing prompt

Fabien Cousteau Expeditions graphic novel series and read a loud clip

Join the AWSC Education Team in this interview with Chris Fallows! Chris Fallows is a world renowned wildlife photographer and authority on Great white shark...

Scientist chris fallows

Explore the word of sharks abroad with scientist and wildlife photographer Chris Fallows!

Join us in an interview with shark scientist, Dr. Lisa Natanson. Dr. Lisa Natanson is a Senior Research Fisheries Scientist with the Apex Predators Program a...

Scientist dr. Lisa Natanson

From the NOAA Lab in Rhode Island learn about aging sharks from Dr. Lisa Natanson!

Join us in this Q/A session with shark scientist, Hannah Medd. Hannah Medd is a marine biologist with a strong focus on shark and ray conservation. She found...

Meet Marine Biologist Hannah Medd!

Q & A Video on how to become a shark scientist

Brainstorm worksheet and writing prompt

Join us for a career interview with Coast Guardsman, Eric Wilder.

Coast Guardsman Eric Wilder

Learn about how the military works in ocean conservation and the work of the Coast Guard!

Join the AWSC education team for an interview with Boat Captain, Josh Higgins, and Spotter Pilot, Wayne Davis. Watch to learn about their careers and how the...

Boating with Captain josh higgins and flying with pilot Wayne Davis

This is a recorded Facebook Live-stream with Dr. Greg Skomal. Dr. Skomal is an accomplished marine biologist, underwater explorer, photographer, aquarist, an...

Meet Shark Scientist Dr. Greg Skomal!

Interested in going to school for marine science? Watch this virtual panel discussion about college planning for those interested in studying marine science....

The College search

If the career you are thinking about will require you to further your education, listen to this panel discussion with our volunteers about how they selected the school that was best for them.