05/07/2025
In this episode of the GrowUp Podcast, Dan and Matt dive into the deep blue with Mahailee Parker, a Science Officer at Sharklab Malta, who somehow agreed to chat with two overly enthusiastic land-dwellers about sharks. From the misunderstood species swimming around Malta to the vital work being done to conserve their populations, Mahailee brings the science while the hosts try their best not to interrupt her with ADHD-fueled tangents (no promises). It’s a fintastic mix of facts, laughs, and hopefully no one gets bitten — metaphorically, of course.
We’re joined by Mahailee—a science officer at Shark Lab Malta (https://www.sharklab-malta.org/donate) —who literally swims with sharks for a living (and somehow enjoys it).
In between beers and laughs, we get into what it’s like working with wild animals, how people misunderstand sharks, and why marine science isn’t just for lab coats and documentaries.
It’s a mix of real talk, curiosity, and the kind of unexpected tangents you only get when the conversation’s actually honest.
https://www.sharklab-malta.org/donate
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