3 Things I WISH I Knew Before Becoming a SHARK SCIENTIST!

[@elezeiaz]

I always wanted to be a marinebiologist. Either focusing on sharks or Orcas. But my mom told me Iwasnt gonna get a job with that education cuz there's too few jobs and too many people. But today, when im adult im strongly thinking of going for it and you tipped the scale for me. I'mma go for it :D

[@Beautiful_Sound_1995]

Yeah. I wanted to do that, but it's too much of an uphill battle so i can't be bothered.

[@SHARKBYTES]

You can do anything you put your mind to! I wish you all the luck in the world

[@Gaz-Lazaruz]

Late reply but, congratulations. I have a massive ,MASSIVE fear of open water but I love to study and research Sharks. I've become an Unofficial Shark expert and have even given help to experts on identifying different sharks so yeah, you go for it. Good luck and hope it works out for you.

[@ianstuart371]

​@@Gaz-Lazaruzunofficial shark expert? What help have you given to which experts in identifying sharks?

[@juliusbushiv2904]

You must really love what you are doing to go through all of that. I found out the hard way how important it is to love what you do everyday

[@SHARKBYTES]

Sometimes its hard, but you just have to keep moving forwards!!

[@ryleaegan5520]

I'm taking a college biology class with my senior year this year so it'll be easier to go into marine biology class! and when I turn 18 I'm going to start doing internships at animal hospitals nearby until I can drive and do zoos/aquariums. your videos get me more excited for my dream job thank you!!

[@laneyb5682]

I'm a biology major with the hopes to study sharks, so I'm really excited to watch this video!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hope you enjoyed it Laney!

[@sondretaylor2877]

I can't express how comforting it feels to hear other people talk about their struggles with statistics and their abilities to overcome it LOL. As someone working on their PhD's in environmental science and soil chemistry, I can say that nearly everyone I've talked to seems to struggle with some aspect of statistical analysis, and learning to get joy out of overcoming those kinds of obstacles has been so integral to maintaining my own motivation to keep going! Can't wait for the followup video! 😁

[@SHARKBYTES]

Being open and honest with our struggles is often one of the best ways for those people doing science to feel like they aren't alone!

[@whiteumbrella9344]

You did not make it sound bad at all. Good info to know and all careers have certain elements of this. Math, non fun stuff and low pay at entry level. If you want to do it you are probably passionate about it and do not mind the negatives because it is something you love.

[@johnread7404]

I love the jump in hair management between 3:37 & 3:39!

[@ProrogonLordoftheJags]

I really want to get into shark science or at least some field of marine biology. Unfortunately I live in Switzerland and we don't have an ocean. So although I can get a bachelor's degree for biology in one of the best education systems worldwide, I'll have to study abroad to get that master's in marine biology and tbh I have no idea how I'm going to pull that off financially. Pretty determined to get through it no matter what though. I'll work hard on getting that bachelor's for now I guess :) Btw I was actually really relieved to hear you struggle with analysis because although I'm actually pretty good at maths in general, I was an absolute catastrophe in statistics in the swiss version of high school. Made me happy to hear that it's definitely possible to get over that puddle with hard work :)

[@SHARKBYTES]

You're right, take each step at a time! Concentrate on whats in front of you, and doors eventually start to open.

[@shipswithadam2038]

Very good to know! I still believe studying sharks is what I was put on this earth to do, But I would settle for primatology and marine archeology because I have been interested in both for a long while.

[@SHARKBYTES]

You can do anything you put your mind to Adam!

[@CarleyGoshaw28]

In college I studied marine bio & environmental science and many professors said “you don’t spend as much time as you would think out in the field, you’re usually in a lab or crunching numbers” and I feel like this holds true for many natural science fields. I am also a mathematically challenged individual and knew that the years of required Calculus would not be in my favor 😂😂 BA in Criminal Justice for Forensics & minor in Marine science, this could be used to compare DNA samples in areas of poaching, food mislabeling (I.e. “whitefish”), identifying populations in illegal fin trade, etc 🦈💗

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thats a great topic of research right there and is something that is definitely booming right now - lots of scientists needed for it!

[@CarleyGoshaw28]

Shh, don’t tell the others🤫😂 but such encouraging words from someone in the field, thank you!!

[@xarilin]

I've really been thinking hard about going into zoology and hopefully working at a conservation aquarium but the biggest thing that scares me on the whole outline of the 4 years of college is the calculus classes I would have to take, I very much join you with the inept at math problem :')

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hopefully i'll talk a little more about this for you in a Q+A video soon!

[@xarilin]

@@SHARKBYTES That would be so amazing! I can't wait :D

[@j.jbinks9669]

FINALLY!!!! I knew you'd keep your word! :D

[@SHARKBYTES]

Always keep my word! Hope you enjoyed :D

[@kasper4079]

which job does field work? And what education it needs

[@SHARKBYTES]

Good question Kasper, i'll save this for the Q+A video

[@kevinmitchell2441]

Hi I am a big fan of your KZbin videos and I would love to see you break down a Australian shark movie called the Reef I must warn you though just like the Shallows it's a slow starter enjoy your holidays thank you.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Great suggestion Kevin and thanks for subscribing to Shark Bytes! I can promise you the reef movie commentary will be coming in season 4 - so stay tuned!

[@aliciawiseman6434]

There are so many careers out there that are not as they appear on TV. Not all archeologists are Indiana Jones. What matters is you have to love what you do!

[@sherylbjerre9636]

From the academic standpoint, what did you study at university - marine biology then an offshoot to this specialty with sharks. Thanks kindly for your answer & kudos for these videos! ( Vancouver, BC) 😊🐬

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hi Sheryl, my degree was actually Zoology, but I specialised within that degree to marine related modules! Then my Masters was in biological sciences, but it was more research based over 3 years!

[@johndavid7783]

Hi I would like to know your favorite shark. Lately it seems all you hear is great white or the Meg. Thank you

[@paigelego4027]

Wait a minute, I thought this was tips on how to be a shark that was also a scientist 😓 Guess I'll keep looking

[@ZOMFGstudios]

*sad shark noises*

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hahaha believe me, if I could turn myself into a shark i 100% would

[@trickedouttech321]

If you can go out on your own, get grants, or a none profit you can just do field work and let others do the data.

[@rolanddickinson2199]

I can concur that the dead shark aroma is not advisable before work

[@SHARKBYTES]

Roly my old housemate knows the struggles 😂

[@pompommania]

I got a B+ in stats and it was a huge struggle.

[@Helloplease54]

So found this video seconds after I replied to your other video requesting this video 😆

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hope you enjoyed it Gary!

[@lexyk9105]

As an engineer, I can empathize at how much of a headache getting the right statistical formula is. Engineering statistics in college was a pain. 😂

[@SHARKBYTES]

I honestly going round in circles with it SO often!

[@carlosdeleon8527]

Wheres the new uploads bro?

[@SHARKBYTES]

Coming VERY soon Carlos - keep your eyes peeled 😁 and I’ve got a right goodie for the season 5 opener 👀

[@carlosdeleon8527]

@@SHARKBYTES 😎 great to hear! Is there any way you'd consider doing a video about the 6 gill? It just amazes me how huge they are and how underappreciated they are.

[@mooseswasey2816]

Funny, I'm in the process of applying to A&M Galveston for Marine Biology... to study sharks

[@SHARKBYTES]

Amazing - good luck with the application!

[@zacharylee1995]

Shark week is actually one of the reasons why I wanted to learned more about Shark's 🦈, But since you say being a Shark scientist is completely different than what it is on television then i am Not really sure what I should learned about them since some of them on television could be telling us fales information 🤔

[@sharkussyslayer1000]

I would love to know what your best and worst moments/memories are in your career so far… 🦈🦈🦈

[@SHARKBYTES]

I'll save this one for the Q+A - great question!

[@Gaz-Lazaruz]

Are u related to another youtuber called Caddicarus? U look and sound just like him...?

[@SHARKBYTES]

Not to my knowledge - i'll have to check him out though!

[@Gaz-Lazaruz]

@@SHARKBYTES lol must be a Southern thing . I'm in Yorkshire so everyone sounds funny to me the further south ya go. Do love your channel only stumbled on it yday n watched a majority of vids. Keep up the good work ! I've been studying Sharks since I was old enough to read and I'm pretty obsessed with evidence of GWS in UK waters. I believe this will be the year when we have 100% confirmation, just have a feeling ...

[@SHARKBYTES]

@@Gaz-Lazaruz hahahah - i'm from Birmingham originally, looks like i've lost the accent a bit though. thanks for watching the videos! Hope to see you around more in the comments section :D - and yes i'd love whites to be in UK waters

[@The_Phantom_Merchant]

Hell even in the case of Shark Week, I imagine they don't show you all of the absolutely annoying problems that come up with trying to get that "key footage". Like the sharks not showing up, or just... Not cooperating. They gotta show you that exception to the rule. Correct me if I am wrong of course!

[@ZOMFGstudios]

Were you ever in immediate danger while doing your job (be it shark or anything else)?

[@SHARKBYTES]

Great question and I do have an answer for you - i'll save it for the Q+A video!

[@MsFoxy-bo4uc]

Math is definitely the worst subject. Unless it's basic math, my math is usually wrong. I'd probably really struggle with statistics too then. I'd like the writing aspect. I love writing, and while I never liked being told what to write, I do love researching. I'd have to really think on it though and decide if it's a good move for me and my family.

[@thimblenoseted]

you said there are loads of different jobs in shark science, what's your job?

[@SHARKBYTES]

good question Oliver, i'll save this for the Q+A video!

[@oliverdessewffy]

Huh, I guess I’ll stay with making 3D sharks, instead is studying them lol

[@SHARKBYTES]

hahaha that sounds pretty awesome though!

[@stum8551]

I’d like to be but tbh, only for the chicks n shit

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hahahah - can't say this has worked for me many times