New Podcast: Shark Bites and Gay Rights with host Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff
Today, a new podcast, “Shark bites and Gay rights”, was launched in Sydney, Australia, by host Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff with the inaugural episode: “5 Ways to Avoid a Shark Bite”, which was taped in late January 2023 and is meant to provide educational information regarding how we consider the ocean as the wild, pay attention to water temperature, and note any changes in beach conditions.
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In a statement by Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff, they stated:
“The first thing I want to do is note the tragic loss of life on the Swan River in the Freemantle, Western Australia area, because of a fatal shark bite last weekend. 16 is meant to be an age of innocence, and this is just absolutely terrible. This is a horrible and serious reminder of how dangerous sharks can be. My condolences go to her family and friends.”
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Shark Bites and Gay Rights is hosted by Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff, author of the books “Flaws: Shark Bites and Emotional Public Policymaking” (Palgrave, 2019) and “LGBTQ Lobbying in the United States” (Routledge, 2021). Pepin-Neff completed the world’s first PhD in the politics of shark attacks in 2014 and also was the first full-time lobbyist for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which banned gays and lesbians from serving in the military. He’ll discuss these experiences on the podcast moving forward.
Podcast episodes will come out every two weeks during WorldPride and then settle into a monthly schedule from there.
Chris Pepin-Neff is an academic and author. This article and podcast are based on his opinions alone and do not reflect the views of his employer.
