Eugenie Clark, The Shark Lady photo can be found HERE.
Dr. Eugenie Clark, an Ichthyologist and Oceanographer, passed away in 2015, but leaves an incredible legacy. She was 92 years old, and an incredible example of an Amazing Woman. Her field was the study of poisonous fish and the behavior of sharks. A pioneer in adapting scuba diving for research purposes, she was instrumental in paving the way for today’s marine research. The renowned Shark Lady upset many of the social expectations of women, and especially of women in science. At a time when it was almost unheard of, Eugenie Clark was diving the world’s oceans, and doing groundbreaking research. [Read more…] about Amazing Women: Eugenie Clark, the Shark Lady