Shark Task Force
Sharks and ocean conservation. Why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks?
You'd think seals wouldn't want to swim around sharks. In this edition of the Shark Task Force you'll get a very different perspective. Turns out seals and great white sharks have a relationship scientists are still working to figure out. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com. Sharks: Knights of the Sea - now available from www.captainjon.com and www.amazon.com.
Direct download: STFSealsSharks.m4v
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On our shark expeditions over the past year - we ran into a fish causing a big problem in the Caribbean. It's the Lionfish. The problem is -- this is a Pacific species which has now made its way to the Atlantic. With no natural enemies, it can pretty much do whatever it wants. It's a fact which has scientists and researchers nervous. Fid out more in this report from the Shark Task Force. For more on sharks and the ocean, check out www.captainjon.com.
Direct download: STFLionsfish.m4v
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Yes, so far, to us - the number one spot goes to Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. It gives new meaning to what exploring is all about. Jump in the water with us as we explore this location and come face to face with Tiger Sharks. The Top 5 Shark Dive Destinations has been brought to you by Sharks: Knights of the Sea - now available on CaptainJon.com and Amazon.com. The Top Five Destinations is also brought to you by The Shark Task Force. Why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks?
Direct download: STFDD1_TB.m4v
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We're now down to our top two shark dive destinations. And number two is the mysterious island of Guadalupe. It's one of the best places in the world to see white sharks. For more on sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea - A Captain Jon Adventure, now available from CaptainJon.com and Amazon.com.

Direct download: STFGuadalupe.m4v
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Dive destination number three takes us to paradise, where there's much more to shark diving than meets the eye. Everywhere you turn, there's a new adventure waiting for you. The Top Five Shark Dive Destinations is brought to you by - Sharks: Knights of the Sea, now available from CaptainJon.com and Amazon.com. Special thanks to Lawrence Groth of Shark Diving International and the People of Fiji.
Direct download: STFSDD_3.m4v
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For Top Shark Dive # 4, we're turning off the lights for a one of a kind dive with sharks in the Bahamas. After jumping in the water at night - fear quickly turns into a healthy dose of respect and mystery turns into beauty. The Shark Task Force Top Five Shark Dives is brought to you by - Sharks: Knights of the Sea - A Captain Jon Adventure, now available on CaptainJon.com and Amazon.com. Special thanks to Jim Abernethy of Abernethy Scuba Adventures and Lawrence Groth from Shark Diving International. We'll see you next time.
Direct download: Shark4STF.m4v
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Here we go - get ready to count down the Top 5 Shark Dives from Captain Jon and Status Adventures. We start off at a place where the only thing more abundant than sharks is pure adrenaline. Join us as we head to the Bahamas and Stuart Cove's Aqua Adventures - where a seat at the dinner table takes on new meaning. For more on sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea - a Captain Jon adventure, now available on Amazon.com and Captainjon.com.
Direct download: STF_Five_DD.m4v
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The Shark Task Force, Status Adventures and Captain Jon take you around the world for our favorite shark dives. In this exclusive preview, we take you from the Bahamas to Guadalupe. For more on sharks, check out www.sharktaskforce.com and www.captainjon.com .
Direct download: STFTop5Overview.m4v
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:28pm EDT

Here's the latest trailer for our documentary - Sharks: Knights of the Sea. You'll come face to face with White Sharks, Lemon Sharks and of course, Tiger Sharks. Knights of the Sea features Jon Schellenger, Lawrence Groth, Mike Heithaus and Jim Abernethy. Destinations include the Bahamas and the Island of Guadalupe. Three years in the making, it's fun for the entire family. You'll find it available on www.captainjon.com and www.Amazon.com.
Direct download: SKOTS_Trailer.m4v
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What's it like to go into deep water with a Great White Shark? Find out in this exclusive clip from Sharks: Knights of the Sea. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com. Special thanks to Shark Diving International.
Direct download: DeepDive.m4v
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To most people it's just a shark. But to Fijians, the White Tip Reef Shark has very special meaning. Legend has it that the White Tip saved people on a boat - and even helps fisherman fish. One thing is for sure, sharks are bringing economic prosperity. Find out more, in this edition of the Shark Task Force. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com .
Direct download: fijiangod.m4v
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In this episode of the Shark Task Force we meet Geert Droppers. Geert introduces us to Protect the Sharks Foundation. He tells us how they are working to protect and preserve sharks though education and stunning photography. Geert's interview was recorded on location in Fiji. You can find out more about Protect the Sharks at www.protect-the-sharks.org. Also remember to check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com. We'll see you next time.
Direct download: STFProtectSharks.m4v
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John W. Craton, a Florida Firefighter / Paramedic, talks about what it's like to dive with sharks for the first time. He teams up with Shark Diving International to take us to a location just off the coast of Fiji, where you can sometimes see more than 7 types of sharks in just one dive. That includes Bull Sharks and Tiger Sharks. For more on sharks, check out www.sharktaskforce.com and www.captainjon.com. We'll see you next time.
Direct download: STFJohnWCraton.m4v
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Shark Diving International's President Lawrence Groth takes us to Fiji to learn about an incredible shark dive - and how it helped save a reef. For more on Bull Sharks, Tiger Sharks and White Sharks, check out www.sharktaskforce.com and www.captainjon.com.
Direct download: STF_FijiOverview.m4v
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:15pm EDT

The Shark Task Force begins a series of video reports from Fiji. Where you'll witness an incredible relationship between islanders and Tiger Sharks and Bull Sharks. Here's a preview.
Direct download: SHARKFiji.m4v
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Fellow Shark Task Forcers - we're in Fiji this week working with Bull Sharks and Tiger Sharks - while we're on location - please enjoy this clip from Sharks: Knights of the Sea - featuring George in the water with Lemon Sharks at night. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com.
Direct download: NightDive.m4v
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In this edition of the Shark Task Force, you'll meet a fish who hangs out with sharks. It's a beneficial relationship for both parties. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com. Sharks: Knights of the Sea is also available from Amazon.com.
Direct download: STFRemoras.m4v
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Shark Feeding Part 2 Let's go back to Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas for a front row seat to a Caribbean Reef Shark feeding. Since 1978, Stuart Cove and his team have been working to bring people closer to sharks helping everyone understand more about these creatures. The undersea world off the coast of Nassau is an underwater Hollywood for everything from James Bond to other action adventure films. It's also one of the most beautiful places on the planet to find out about sharks. See more in this clip from Captain Jon's Shark Safari. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com. Captain Jon's Shark Safari is available from Amazon.com and www.captainjon.com. We'll see you on the next adventure!
Direct download: STFFeedingPart2.m4v
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What's it like to witness a shark feeding in the Bahamas? Captain Jon takes us to Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas. Since 1978, Stuart Cove and his team have been working to bring people closer to sharks helping them understand more about these creatures. The undersea world off the coast of Nassau is an underwater Hollywood for everything from James Bond to other action adventures. See more in this clip from Captain Jon's Shark Safari. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.sharktaskforce.com.
Direct download: STFFeeding.m4v
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As more people head to oceans around the world in the warmer months, it's important to think about safety. The odds of getting bitten by a shark are low. But the fact is, when you venture in the ocean - you're going into a jungle - and we are not the rulers of that jungle. Still, there are ways to reduce the risk of a shark encounter - always being respectful of the territory you're entering. For more on sharks, check out www.sharktaskforce.com or www.captainjon.com
Direct download: STFsafety.m4v
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The next top supermodel, may be found somewhere out at sea. Get your cameras ready as we introduce you to some of the most photogenic sharks in the world's oceans. For more on sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea, a Captain Jon Adventure at www.captainjon.com and www.amazon.com
Direct download: STFSupermodel.m4v
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Can a shark really be yellow? It's time to meet a Lemon Shark by the name of Citrus. Captain Jon comes face to face with a shark who's a friend to scientists everywhere. For more on sharks, visit www.captainjon.com or www.statusadventues.com .
Direct download: STFCitrus.m4v
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Tiger Sharks are built to survive because they aren't picky. Also - find out why a Great White Shark tooth and a Tiger Shark tooth are very different. For more about sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea - now available at www.captainjon.com and www.amazon.com.
Direct download: STFFoodTeeth.m4v
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It's the first audio edition of the Shark Task Force. This time an interview with the president of Shark Diving International, Lawrence Groth. He's spent a lot of quality time with sharks around the world. He shares his experiences, why he's living his dream and how he's making dreams come true for  many people. For more on Lawrence and Shark Diving International, check out www.seesharks.com. For more on Sharks - check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea on www.captainjon.com
Direct download: STFSharkCast1.mp3
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Is a Great White Shark really a Great White Shark? Maybe not. Shark Diving International CEO Lawrence Groth explains why in this special edition of the Shark Task Force. For more on sharks, the ocean and adventure, check out www.captainjon.com, www.sharktaskforce.com and www.statusadventures.com. Special thanks to Lawrence and the crew of the Solmar V.
Direct download: STFLawrence.m4v
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Is it possible to call a Tiger Shark to the camera for a close up? Producer George C. Schellenger takes a look in this behind the scenes segment from Sharks: Knights of the Sea. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com, www.statusadventures.com and www.sharktaskforce.com
Direct download: STFCallingTigers.m4v
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Jim Abernethy from Jim Abernethy Scuba Adventures shares his first encounter with a Tiger Shark - his fast reaction - and the way he sees sharks today. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com or www.sharktaskforce.com.
Direct download: STFGettingCloser.m4v
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Naturalist Scott Davis from Shark Diving International, explains why it's not easy being a shark. He also takes a look at some of the biggest threats to sharks -- and asks the question - "have sharks changed much?" Scott has worked with National Geographic - and led groundbreaking research into Great White Shark migration habits. For more on sharks and the ocean - check out www.captainjon.com.
Direct download: STFScottDSharks.m4v
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If you want your view of sharks to change forever, just spend a few minutes with Emma. She's a 14-foot Tiger Shark from the Bahamas, and chances are you've never met a shark like this before. For more on the world of sharks, check out Sharks: Knights of the Sea - A Captain Jon Adventure.
Direct download: STFEmma.m4v
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Dr. Mike Heithaus, a Marine Biologist at Florida International University,
explains some basics in what motivates sharks. For more on sharks and helping out the ocean, check out www.captainjon.com and www.statusadventures.com.
Direct download: STFUnderstanding.m4v
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Lawrence Groth of Shark Diving International, Jim Abernethy of Jim Abernethy SCUBA Adventures - and Dr. Mike Heithaus - National Geographic Tiger Shark Expert - speak out on why conserving sharks is so important. For more on sharks and the ocean - check out www.captainjon.com and the www.SharkTaskForce.com.
Direct download: STFConservingSharks.m4v
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What's a voyage to the island of Guadalupe like? Find out in this behind the scenes look at Captain Jon's Sharks: Knights of the Sea. Find out what it's like to dive with Great White Sharks first hand. Special thanks to Great White Adventures and Shark Diving International. For more on the world of sharks, visit www.captainjon.com, www.sharktaskforce.com and www.statusadventures.com.
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Meet a Great White Shark named "Scrappy" in this preview of Sharks: Knights of the Sea. Special thanks to Lawrence Groth of Shark Diving International and Great White Adventures. For more on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.statusadventures.com.
Direct download: STFScrappy.m4v
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Jim Abernethy explains why sharks are so important when it comes to balance in the ocean. You'll find this complete music video in the Special Features section of Sharks: Knights of the Sea. For more information about sharks, check out www.captainjon.com, www.statusadventures.com and www.sharktaskforce.com.
Direct download: STFVideo7Balance.m4v
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What's it like to be bumped by a Tiger Shark? And what makes Tiger Sharks "bump" things. Find out in this clip from Sharks: Knights of the Sea.
Direct download: SharkTaskForce5.m4v
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Why does a Tiger Shark bump into things? Find out in this preview of Sharks: Knights of the Sea. For more information on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com.
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In this Sharks: Knights of the Sea, George Schellenger gets ready for a shark night dive in the Bahamas. To find out more about Sharks: Knights of the Sea, check out www.captainjon.com and www.statusadventures.com.
Direct download: SharkTaskForce4.m4v
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In this behind the scenes look, George Schellenger takes you to Tiger Beach for a swim with Tiger Sharks. For more on sharks and other adventures, check out www.captainjon.com and www.statusadventures.com
Direct download: SharkTaskForce3.m4v
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Another preview of Sharks: Knights of the Sea. This time we take you to the Bahamas to see amazing video of Lemon Sharks. For more on Sharks: Knights of the Sea, check out www.captainjon.com and www.statusadventures.com.
Direct download: SharkTaskForce2.m4v
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Welcome to the Shark Task Force Welcome to the Shark Task Force. Here's a promo for our new DVD, Sharks: Knights of the Sea. It's a look at the world of three types of sharks: Tiger Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Great White Sharks. For more information on sharks, check out www.captainjon.com and www.statusadventures.com.
Direct download: SharkTaskForce1.m4v
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