SHARK LADY: Eugenie Clark

Rita and Amanda spend the first few moments talking about cultural appropriation in costumes. Then Amanda introduces Eugenie Clark, an ichthyologist who became known as The Shark Lady. Eugenie discovered previously unknown ocean species, ran her own marine lab, performed research in more than 20 countries, published articles in National Geographic, was a bestselling author and much, much more.

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Archives of Maryland

Lady with a Spear by Eugenie Clark

"The Life and Work of Eugenie Clark" by Eugene K. Balon

Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark by Ann McGovern

"Remembering Mote's 'Shark Lady'" by Hayley Rutger