Speaker: Taylor Chapple, OSU Assistant Professor, Big Fish Lab, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, HMSC

Topic: A Night of Sharks, Science, Stories

 Denizens of the Deep, the Man in the Gray Suit, the Landlord, the Taxman, Leviathan.

These are just some of the names for sharks that evoke fear and apprehension. But, in reality, sharks are critical members of marine systems - especially here in Oregon, where they help support vibrant fisheries and coastal food webs.

Join Taylor Chapple and members of the Big Fish Lab as they explore the 16 species of sharks found off the Oregon coast and take a deep dive inside a shark. The first half of the presentation will be a discussion of the sharks of Oregon. The second half will be an on-site shark dissection. Overhead cameras will be used so everyone gets a front-row view - whether sitting in the back of the auditorium or at home. An exhibit hosted by Big Fish Lab members will be set up during the social hour.