Riley Elliott
Shark sightings spike
Summer is here, finally, but with everyone flocking to the beach a run of shark sightings has seen calls for swimmers to beware. Audio
Dr Riley Elliott: Cookiecutter sharks
Most of us had never heard of cookiecutter sharks until a week or so ago, when they managed to sink a catamaran off the coast of Australia. New Zealand marine scientist and Auckland University's shark… Audio
Lyall Bay closed temporarily after shark sighting
A popular Wellington swimming beach was closed yesterday when a large unidentified type of shark made an appearance.
Wellington Council says the shark was spotted by a lifeguard on Lyall Bay about… Audio
Bay of Plenty shark research delayed by DOC permit process
A shark expert says he is increasingly fielding calls from Bay of Plenty locals about Great White sightings.
He also says breeding grounds across the world are expanding and he believes the harbour… Audio
Surfer buys lotto ticket after being bitten by shark
Nick Minogue was told to buy a lotto ticket after he was bitten by a three-metre-long Great White shark while surfing at Pauanui Beach. He didn't win the big prize last night, but he has a decent… Audio
The tiger sharks of Norfolk Island
Riley Elliott is a shark researcher who is determined to protect the tiger sharks off Norfolk Island, who feast on cow carcasses dumped by farmers on the old penal colony. The sharks and their… Audio
Riley Elliott - the shark man
Marine Biologist Riley Elliott is the 'Shark Man', that's the name of his new book, which documents his lifelong love, and fascination for the big fish at the top of the food chain. Audio
Shark scientist warns finning could kill off all blue sharks
A shark scientist says the decision not to include blue sharks in a ban on shark finning until 2016 is a death sentence for the species. Audio