Pod of Science

Shark fanatics find the question of how sharks sense their environment, compared to other fishes or animals, captivating. Sharks are renowned for their sense of smell, but what do we really know about that?

Dr Camilieri-Asch is a Marine Biologist with a vivid interest in ethology and conservation. She has specialised in the sensory biology of sharks and rays over the years, fascinated by the array of biological adaptations these lesser-known fishes display.