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Shark Expert Presents Talk March 10

by Lacey Schechter

Emporia, KS (03/09/2023) — Dr. David Shiffman, faculty member at Arizona State University, is speaking Friday, March 10. In his lecture, "Why Sharks Matter: The Science and Policy Behind Saving Threatened Sharks," Shiffman explains why sharks are some of the most fascinating, most threatened and most important animals on Earth.

His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Friday in Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. Shiffman will share about these incredible predators, what's being done to help them and how the public can help.

Shiffman is the author of the book, "Why Sharks Matter," and is one of the most followed scientists on social media. He invites people to follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @WhySharksMatter.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers academic programs in the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management and The Teachers College. For five consecutive years, ESU is the only public university in Kansas to have earned national recognition as a College of Distinction, an honor for universities that demonstrate innovative application of high-impact education. In addition, U.S. News and World Report data shows ESU students have the lowest student debt of all Kansas public universities. U.S. News also cited ESU's School of Business as a best value for both in-state and out-of-state students and ranked the online graduate education program in the Top 100 programs in the nation.

For more information, visit www.emporia.edu.

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