Shark Week Science and Fear | Annapolis News

Shark Week isn’t just TV—it’s a cultural phenomenon that’s turned ocean science into summer entertainment for over 40 years. Marine biologist Kendyl Berna reveals how the show fuels groundbreaking, grant-unapproved experiments that unlock shark secrets, blending education with edge-of-your-seat drama. While sharks are misunderstood predators—more ocean cleanup crew than man-eater—our primal fear of the unknown keeps us glued to the screen, much like true crime or horror. Berna’s latest adventure? Tracking the sleek, intelligent mako shark in Discovery’s “Biggest Mako on Earth.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d96be33e8e21154