Sharks of the Carolinas, June 2
This presentation from Coastal Carolina University’s Shane Molander explores the diversity in shark species found along the coasts of North and South Carolina, highlighting their biology, behavior, and ecological importance. Attendees will learn how these animals use coastal habitats and interact with their environment. The presentation will also include recent research on these species, offering new insights into how sharks move, feed, and use coastal habitats. Together, this information will help build a better understanding of these often-feared creatures and the important role they play in maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems.

Molander is a marine biologist that focuses on shark and ray ecology, physiology, and behavior. As a researcher for Coastal Carolina University and Saving the Blue, his research spans coastal ecosystems from the Carolinas to The Bahamas, where he studies species such as Bull Sharks, Tiger Sharks, and Sandbar Sharks. His research highlights the important roles that predators play in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems as well as how humans can further protect and manage these environments.