StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries - Sharks, with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Jordan Klepper

On this episode of StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper are together again to answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about sharks. Since both Neil and Jordan are self-proclaimed non-experts on sharks, they’re joined by shark scientist Jasmin Graham. Jasmin is also a project coordinator at the Marine Science Laboratory Alliance Center of Excellence and a co-founder of Minorities in Shark Science.
You’ll learn how climate change impacts sharks. Jasmin explains how different species will have to deal with different issues that arise from climate change. Discover more about the size of sharks and why most sharks aren’t the size of the great white sharks you see in popular culture. We investigate the megalodon. Could there still be megalodons roaming the ocean deep? Jasmin helps us poke holes in all megalodon theories. You’ll hear how the evolution of whales helps us understand the extinction of the megalodon.
Discover more about sharks’ intelligence. Have they reached a plateau? Will they be able to adapt to climate change? We dive into the “science” of the Sharknado film series. Neil reminisces on his star turn in The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time.
You’ll find out what innovations we can originally stemmed from shark research. Jasmin explains how sharks have influenced skin care products and the engineering of underwater vehicles. You’ll also find out what we’re doing for shark conservation. And, Jasmin enlightens us on the similarities between dolphins and sharks, even though they seem wildly different in the public eye.
Discover more about baby sharks and the absence of parental care. You’ll hear how noise pollution has influenced shark behavior. We also look at how the moon influences shark behavior. Lastly, we explore the phrase, “sharks can smell blood in the water.” All that, plus, Jasmin tells us if Greenland sharks really live to be 500 years old.
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[@Heoz]

I looooved Jasmine, her energy, her way of explaining and sharing her passion. Great guest!

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

I think he's a guy

[@adeokuboyejo5822]

Jasmine is unbelievable! Young, bright and smart!!

[@sidneyrosey]

Who else googled epaulette shark as soon as she mentioned them? 👀

[@thesamerain7862]

thanks for mentioning the word Imma do something :)

[@barbaralachance5836]

Yes 🙋 😂 I don't think it's that cute!!!

[@kyokoyumi]

I think the most unbelievable part is finding out that 1) there's a Sharknado 6 and 2) Neil had that part in it I think my brain just broke. I thought he was joking. *Boy was I wrong*

[@Synthwave89]

Another one for the movie list.

[@jamesharris5156]

I know right??!! I had no idea there was a Sharknado 2, let alone 6!! I thought it was a joke but he was wayyyy too specific. I couldn’t believe it until I google imaged “Sharknado Merlin.” Had a good laugh.

[@99PTR99]

I really wanna watch shark horror movies with Jasmine! I get the feeling I'd be in stitches while she loses it at all the factual inaccuracies and illogical behavioural choices 😂

[@erikhendrickson59]

What a great role model she is for the younger generation!

[@miguelolivo2554]

Jasmine rocks! Excellent young profesional

[@thehappysquid1552]

One of my favorite series

[@cosmoscoach4698]

Just wanted to say Jasmine was awesome! Hope to see more of her in the future...

[@2boostedsilverado]

She was awesome....Neil, please invite her more often.

[@ejmtv3]

35:51 37:37 These parts is very wholesome. My repeat button is broken.

[@Cmm4626]

Question: I know they are saying we cannot transfer data using entanglement. So does that mean we are not able to take a measurement of an entangled particle while also applying the spin of our choosing? If we could force a spin on an entangled particle then couldn’t we use atomic clocks on both ends to synchronize some sort of binary system. Or would relativity offset the clocks once one of the clocks was moved relative to the other??

[@ChopBassMan]

Really great discussion. Please have Jasmine come back to do some more shark talk!

[@3m0rta1]

I liked how she expressed well in my study we never boil a shark to figure out it's safe habitat

[@ancientpoet6958]

Great video and understood

[@MichaelBabich]

Loved Jasmin. She is so positive and entertaining. Great topic about sharks.

[@edzeal5901]

Yo Neil deGrasse Tyson you should talk to Jack Horner and talk about his dinosaur chicken project

[@PredatorUnit]

I so very much like Jasmin, cute, smart and funny... Great guest!

[@alangriffin8146]

I have to watch Sharknado 6 now

[@Denosophem]

That’s a beautiful picture in the background

[@Cmm4626]

Question: I understand how we are detecting dark energy because we can compare red shift to standard candles. But how are we determining the mass of whole galaxies to detect dark matter? Seems that it would be hard to pin down an accurate mass for so many stars, dust and rocks. Appreciate your content and am looking forward to an answer to my first time asking a question =)

[@Arthur-mu5xv]

She has such a charisma.

[@danielklever2760]

Is boop the technical term for the replacement of a missing tooth.

[@thaweezl8852]

Last time I saw Jordan in a video, it was for some floating rally, with a megaphone... now he’s talking megalodon: could this be some kind of mega conspiracy ? I guess I’ll have to wait for desi to foxplain it all.

[@TheLadiGigi]

Best show ever! Jasmine's the funniest specialist ever on the show.🦈

[@xdragon2k]

Do sharks ever had existential crisis when they realized the snack they had when they were babies were their brother and sister?

[@Felicat82]

Only if you assume sharks have anything like human emotions. Fish in general are very alien to us, birds and lizards, too. I'm not sure that non-mammals have the right kind of brains to experience emotion they way mammals do. They aren't typically as smart as mammals, either, with some very glaring exceptions, such as African grays and other parrots. To experience emotion, you have to also be intelligent on a deeper level than the average bird/fish/lizard.

[@xdragon2k]

@@Felicat82 It was a joke question. However, I do believe it depends on what kind of social interaction it has with its peers. Animals that are hunting independently will not feel burdened by the loss of its siblings that aren't supposed to be around and are just the competition anyway.

[@fmlAllthetime]

I think any speculation into the emotional capacity of animals we don't really understand the psychology of is... unfounded to say the least. Not responding to you OP.

[@NeroThacher]

28:10 Would it happen to be 'Squalene'?

[@icedancerichmond3676]

There is no excuse for using Squalene when we have plant alternatives. Putting shark in our food, & cat and dog food and not labeling it as such is also disgusting . She did not highlight these issues to the degree that need to be highlighted.

[@timrico1377]

Neill,absolutely love the show. Thanks for the info I didn't know I needed. Learned a lot. Keep it up.

[@johnfinch8173]

Stomach temperatures of White and Mako sharks were recorded. Stomach temperatures were elevated over ambient water temperatures by as much as 14.0 °C. Stomach temperatures varied within a narrow range while ambient water temperature fluctuated over a much larger range, showing that these species regulate its body temperature. This data, in combination with previous work on the physiology and anatomy of White and Mako sharks, indicate that the White and Mako shark is endothermic. It appears that thermoregulation in these sharks has allows them to inhabit cold water and remain active predators of swift and agile prey such as pelagic fish and seals etc. Not all sharks are cold blooded so it seems.

[@ignorasmus]

Jasmine is a lovely, smart and knowledgeable person. I would love to be friends and hang out with her. It's a pity she lives on another continent, along another ocean... By the way, those epaulette sharks - I did not find them adorable AT ALL. They seem like a mix of Lizards, snakes, tadpoles AND sharks. Stuff of nightmares! The bonethead shark is just a little better.

[@leefbeatz2104]

LUV the education information you bring always brothers !! And Jordan is a beauty! Gotta have him back on the pod forrrrshowwww! LUv!!

[@dingaia]

love seeing jordan on here :D

[@SgtStang]

Jordan, no joke. You're James Cameron double. Voice and all. You could totally pull it off🤟🤣

[@patreid758]

great work, thanks

[@Mary-sd8jd]

Why is Jasmin not in the title??

[@gabrielhersey5546]

Shark week!!

[@chandlerrushford8464]

I care about sharks Jasmine, Lol.. Icthyology at that too. Amazing animals and evolutionary perfectionists! Would be great to talk about more different species of sharks again in another star talk, like the wobblegon, 7 gill shark, whale shark, and basking sharks..

[@chandlerrushford8464]

*wobbegon

[@psillypseudonym1278]

Those Mermaid Purses look like something out of Alien!

[@kearstinnekenerson6676]

I love all kinds of animals including sharks I just love learning about them and their habits I could spend my life learning about animals

[@Terinije]

Front limb winged dragons are actually Wyverns.

[@ElectrikNYCfunK]

Will you guys be posting on the Hyprr platform coming out?!

[@JumblyJumble]

The oceans, and by extension sharks, are found in the cosmos.

[@corriefenner9281]

I love sharks. Sharks are being decimated by humans. People need to learn more about them and respect them.

[@ameanasaur]

Jasmine is awesome.

[@uyscuti5503]

SHE IS SO AWESOME!! 🤣

[@rusnikfromtranscarpathia]

Neil...you deal with Sharks a lot in New York...especially in the West Side! Lol You should make a 'Story' out of it! Lol

[@sakthisd5565]

You should make a tee shirt that says "Rise of the planet of the sharks"

[@NoahFroio]

23:35 Exactly the advice too many 'Murican's need to listen too...

[@adrees]

There are 6 Sharknados! With Dragons!

[@flydivajacs]

As much as I HATE SHARKS...Ive learned a lot from you guys...love Star Talk...now back to hating sharks.

[@IshanDeston]

Jasmine was a superfun guest, you should have her on much more often. Chuck is looking a bit pale tho, lockdown seems to be getting to him.

[@coreybrenner3625]

Nice!!

[@kreator-ys1yz]

Jabba Jaws helped me get over the fear of sharks. ;0)

[@dobos420]

Jasmine is just delightful, I'm glad you had her on your show. I learned a lot thank you for sharing, peace out

[@BossaNovaize]

Just brilliant, enthusiastic, and she fit so well with the mood of the show.

[@duanehastrich1460]

I completely agree.

[@SweetTooth8989]

Yes she was great! I learned alot.

[@KHALK008]

Her smile just makes your day a better day. She is just delightful

[@lionman8523]

sweet tooth it’s “a lot” not “alot”. Keep learning.

[@steve-o6413]

It's so refreshing to hear intelligent conversation that are actually humorous, great job...

[@torresjarred1]

if u subscribe it will b a normal thing

[@torresjarred1]

I literally can't 💯% agreee with what u said....i support what there raising awareness for...but I do fully believe it can b blown out of proportion

[@chrisbrown8748]

This young woman is living my childhood dream which I totally regret not chasing😭

[@creeperFIN123]

Never too late i know people getting masters degrees at 50 and they started at like 40 or so. Ofc this is in finland i dont know how it is there.

[@ModestMang]

@Андрей Бахарковскй ￦¥§μ¬ฯ§¥￦ñ

[@Melvinious]

Dragons have 4 legs and 2 wings. Wyverns have 2 legs and 2 wings. I dont know why I got triggered by this because it doesn't matter

[@millionz67]

I was hoping I'd find someone else who would say that. I didn't want to be the only one.

[@KarolWysokinski]

Don’t forget about chineese dragons though

[@lorddukfoxyzeppeli7921]

what about lindworms they have 0 legs 2 wings maybe the evolved from an alien sharkrace on an exoplanet

[@ikocheratcr]

More on sharks with Jasmin, love how she answers and comments.

[@alexanderjohnson2309]

Jasmine should be a co-host. She is so great! Everything she said had so much personality and energy.

[@sammoore9693]

Totally agree

[@kevind1980]

What are we going to do, talk about sharks all the time? Calm down AJ.

[@ModestMang]

Shark lovers everywhere: YES§!!

[@torresjarred1]

nah...not at all..chucc needs to b permanent ..either keep him on every video! or give chucc his own channel!!!

[@ejabraham10]

Since the topic of dragons came up, I thought I'd enlighten some people. Dragons have 4 legs and wings. Wyverns have 2 legs and wings conjoined with hands, similar to bats.

[@sarnol8973]

mother of wyverns doesn't really have a ring to it

[@owdy3973]

I learn things more just watching this channel than spending 7 years in school

[@mikelobrien]

I could listen to another hour or two of such fascinating information about sharks. They're really an amazing species. Thanks to you and your guest, Jasmin, for a great program! I hope she can come back soon to continue the discussion. :-)

[@weebxcore777]

and THIS is Shark Talk

[@rajbeersharma8574]

Bruh

[@ronfanning6143]

Keep blowing up preconceived notions. Race? Gender? Old news. Now I gotta grasp scientists who are bright, personable, and well spoken. Well done!

[@rijden-nu]

Finally, a scientist that Neil didn't have to ask for "sound bite answers"!

[@TheWeatherbuff]

When I was a kid, (during the JAWS era), I wanted to be a "shark hunter". Fortunately, I wised-up and became a "shark lover". Jasmin ROCKS! Thanks Neil & Jordan!

[@sacalius_papalagius]

30:18 Did someone just said LAMINAR FLOW....callin' destin

[@ShauriePvs]

Derek would pop and say,"turbulent is more awesome"

[@Kleyguerth]

Next SmarterEveryDay video: "How sharks swim USING LAMINAR FLOW"

[@carlenegilstrap2871]

Please have Jasmin back on in the future. She was so knowledgeable and funny.

[@SpectreKelevra]

I like to play a StarTalk drinking game. Everytime a scientist begins their answer with "So..." Take a shot.

[@downloaddeodeo6063]

It's official. This is the Star Talk Drinking Game.

[@jamesb6102]

More quantities of liquor have never been consumed before :/

[@ShufflingYogi]

Wow! Playing tonight...

[@Jay-om8gr]

Just because you’re from “the hood” doesn’t mean you’re not interested or don’t care about science in general or specific topics in science. I’m a clear example of that and i know many others. I didn’t like that assumption

[@Jay-om8gr]

EMC Official I’m not being uptight. No need for personal insults. And it wasn’t a joke. He was asking a real question. Quit hurling personal insults just because you disagree with me

[@wafflesaurus_supreme]

This was a nice surprise. Great guest, too!

[@jacobdixon9821]

Yes indeed

[@DeusExMamiya]

I’m totally sharked! Sharked, I tell you! I’m in a state of shark.

[@BakaBroadcast]

Neil & Jordan :O !?!?!?!?!? I'm pressing like before the video even buffered lol

[@delicedeluna1629]

Thank You Jasmin Graham for delightful shark information! Has made me more interested in sharks now. Please come back again!

[@saioshengovender1362]

Neil's eyebrows are hectic😂

[@zanop15]

We are finally Sharking ! Yay

[@monsieurbacteria4430]

Yeah, I love sharks

[@000jorden]

Yay Yay!!

[@henriquezanao6252]

Shark party!

[@ingion1]

i prefer loan dolphins better

[@zanop15]

ingion1 They are pretty cool too, not gonna lie

[@thatwastheory3744]

We would all love to see her back about the evolution between land and aquatic life

[@downloaddeodeo6063]

Sharks? What?

[@CB-pf5lb]

24:10 Asking the real questions

[@Cursethedawn]

Ummm actually in most "nerd speak" a dragon has 4 limbs and two wings, while a wyvern has the wings as front limbs. :P Jasmin is a delight btw. Great show.

[@amirarsalanganji8304]

I wanted to say the same thing!

[@toemasmeems]

Wat

[@ssiddarth]

Love this podcast This episode was great, would really like to see more episodes on such topics

[@JimBobe]

More like SharkTalk

[@Feribrat99]

I am 45 miles from the coast in Florida so we are 40 ft. above sea level, get that geography book back out or a 7.5 elevation map. Not all of us will be floating.....LOL

[@48deathtrip48]

It’s the no astrology or Chuck for me

[@oldcowbb]

yeah, i want NDT to tell what the stars say about when will i meet my true love

[@rayyanumar6823]

@@oldcowbb if*

[@riseuplights5017]

Dragons have 4 limbs. The ones that have forward limbs as wings are called wyverns.

[@prehistoricboar4620]

Is it only me, cannot watch without Chuck. Real addiction of that duet I have, I guess.

[@lordcrayzar]

Prehistoric Boar same here.

[@PyrusFlameborn]

For me the expert actually was funny enough to fall in for Chuck. But whoever this guest comedian is just isn't doing it for me.

[@lordcrayzar]

No star talk?! No Chuck?!

[@babycammy100]

Sharks are the COOLEST!!! Please have Jasmine back on the show!

[@jovantemusic68]

GREAT EPISODE!!!! Looking forward to more

[@erikhendrickson59]

Find something you enjoy half as much as Jasmine enjoys her job and you'll have a long, happy life!

[@VNavale]

She has certainly cut her teeth in 🦈 university.

[@adrs1380]

There is a Sharknado 6??? And where I've come to learn that. I MUST see those dragon-shark hybrids. And count their legs and fins.

[@moda-sanghua9530]

In another million years sharks 🦈 will be watching movies called Humanado 6.

[@brightindigoblue]

I hope you have Jasmin Graham on your show again! She is very witty. Such a delight!

[@内田ガネーシュ]

shark census: "How many siblings you got, bro?" --alive or dead?

[@SubzeroX-ck3kr]

The hood of life

[@OGMrWayne]

I like Jasmin Graham, she's awesome and knowledgeable and funny. Like some of the things, she's saying, it's like duh!!!🙄

[@Chris-hx3om]

Jasmin has to be one of the BEST guests you've had. Please, please, ask her back some time. Having been bitten by a shark, I still love them. A very much misunderstand animal.

[@Jay-om8gr]

😮 you know we need the full story

[@tommymarco]

@Chris Not the best, sorry mate. I'm here for science not sharks

[@Chris-hx3om]

@@Jay-om8gr Someday, maybe.... ;-)

[@Chris-hx3om]

@@tommymarco And how is the biology, evolution and the affects of climate change on any marine animal not 'science'?

[@tommymarco]

@@Chris-hx3om It is Neil deGrasse Tyson, so I think you know the science (space) I expected. As a guest, she was not one of the best. I would think of Hawking instead. I have nothing against sharks mate, they are in my surrounding waters. I respect them.

[@ComboBreakerHD]

She's a superstar.. I really hope she gets into public speaking

[@ModestMang]

Guestimating is my life.

[@cap5575]

Klepper on Star Talk?? Glad I found this gem.