Sharks, Lies, and Videotape: A content analysis of 32 years of Shark Week documentaries
L. B. Whitenack, B. L. Mickley, J. Saltzman, S. M. Kajiura, C. C. Macdonald, D. S. Shiffman
This paper analyzes 32 years of Shark Week content to assess trends in shark portrayal, research techniques, and conservation messaging, finding biased representation and limited conservation focus.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2021 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education