First White Shark Encounter with OCEARCH Founder

In this special series, our OCEARCH crew and scientists open up about the sharks that changed everything—their first encounters, the moments that stuck with them forever, and why these incredible apex predators are so vital to the health of our oceans.

In this episode, you’ll hear from OCEARCH Founder, Chris Fischer as he shares his first exprience with a white shark. These are the moments that ignite purpose—and remind us why we do what we do.

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