Sharks. Photos. Puns.
Shark Biologist &
Wildlife Photographer
Hi, I’m Simon.
I’m an irredeemable wildlife geek from New Zealand. When I was young, I became passionate about endangered species conservation… and never managed to grow out of it.
These days, I work as the Executive Director of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, which I co-founded with Dr. Andrea Marshall. Much of my research at MMF focuses on the global conservation of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish. I’m also a part-time Research Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where I’m working with the critically endangered grey nurse shark (sandtiger) in eastern Australia.
I’ve long found wildlife photography a great excuse to play outside. I work with Sony New Zealand as a Digital Imaging Advocate, hosting webinars and in-person events on conservation and wildlife photography, and when I’m at home in Kaikoura I work with South Pacific Helicopters and Wings Over Whales as a marine biology guide and photographer.
I host research expeditions, dive liveaboards, wildlife-watching, and photography trips around the world with MMF and Aqua-Firma.
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Simon’s work is routinely covered by major outlets
Simon co-founded the Marine Megafauna Foundation with Dr Andrea Marshall. He leads the Global Whale Shark Program at MMF and works as the non-profit’s Executive Director.
Simon is a Digital Imaging Advocate with Sony New Zealand, hosting webinars and events on wildlife, underwater, and conservation photography.
