Eugenie Clark
Eugenie Clark (May 4, 1922 – February 25, 2015), sometimes called The Shark Lady, was a Japanese American ichthyologist. Ichthyologists study fish. Clark was known for her research on poisonous fish of the tropical seas and on the behavior of sharks.[1] She was also one of the first people to scuba dive (CAP) for research purposes.[1][2] Clark has found four fish species and brought much knowledge to our world.[3][4][2] Her books about her life, Lady with a Spear (1953) and The Lady and the Sharks 1969) were bestsellers.[3][4][2]
People worldwide did not have much knowledge on sharks in the 1950s.[4] Clark brought them the knowledge that they lacked.[4] She countered many myths, fears, and stereotypes about sharks.[4] She was a professor, and gave lectures at more than sixty universities worldwide.[3] Clark has also received many awards, honors, and citations for her research.[3] Clark was one of the first people to explore the Red Sea and other ocean areas.[4][2] Her work has been shown in lots of media including National Geographic and Science Digest.[3][4] She found a lab called “Mote Marine”.[3][4][2] Young women can find many opportunities there to learn about marine life.[3]
Clark was born in New York City, New York.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Amy Huggins (16 August 2006). "Eugenie Clark, Ph.D". Maryland State Archives. Archived from the original on 30 May 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Gallagher, Ashley. "Eugenie Clark - The Shark Lady | Smithsonian Ocean". ocean.si.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Biographies - Eugenie Clark, Ph.D." msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "Dr. Eugenie Clark (1922-2015)". oceanservice.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
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