My doctoral project, “Kissing Sharks,” focuses on the unique shark-human relationships co-developed by Cristina Zenato (www.cristinazenato.com) and a shiver of Bahamian Caribbean Reef sharks. The project examines the origins, evolution, and impact of Cristina’s ‘shark-listening’ approach, aiming to contribute to reshaping societal perceptions of sharks. I am motivated to use my academic investigations to add to the humanist de-centering ‘turns’ pioneered by post-anthropocentric, post-humanist scholars. Furthermore, drawing on Participatory Action Research theories, Cristina and I are collaborating on producing academic output in order to contribute to the gap in anthrozoological, post-human perspectives on shark-human relationships.

 

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