Defend the Wild Podcast
The Defend the Wild podcast is a place to discuss all things relating to native Australian wildlife; the dangers they face, the projects and people trying to help them, and the pathways forward for change that benefit us all.
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Defend the Wild Podcast
Defend the Wild Podcast - Episode 8 - Madison Stewart from Project Hiu
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Madison Stewart, widely known as "Shark Girl," is an Australian conservationist, filmmaker, and advocate renowned for her dedication to shark preservation and marine ecosystem protection. From an early age, she developed a deep connection with the ocean, which has since shaped her life’s mission to defend one of the planet’s most misunderstood predators.
In this episode, we dive into Madison’s bold and unconventional approach to shark conservation—one that turns the traditional narrative on its head. Rather than vilifying communities involved in shark fishing, Madison works directly with them, empowering locals through alternative livelihoods that make tangible shark conservation possible. Her work through Project Hiu demonstrates that, more often than not, the solution to a conservation crisis lies with the very people who are perceived to be the problem.
To follow and support the important work of Madison and Project Hiu:
Madison's instagram: www.instagram.com/sharkgirlmadison
Project Hiu's instagram: www.instagram.com/projecthiu
Project Hiu website: www.projecthiu.com