Voices from the Field with Bridgette O’Shannessy

Service Description

Join us for an extraordinary ‘Voices from the Field’ session with Bridgette O’Shannessy, a marine scientist whose life and career were forever changed after surviving a shark attack. Through immense strength, courage and grace, Bridgette transformed a moment of adversity into a message of hope and coexistence - inspiring others to see sharks and the ocean not with fear, but with deep respect. In this session, Bridgette will share: • Her path into marine science and connection to the ocean • The events surrounding the shark attack and her path to recovery • What it took to rebuild confidence and return to the water • Lessons learned from the mental and emotional challenges along the way • Insights into shark mitigation, safety and coexistence • How the experience reshaped her outlook as a marine scientist. This is a story of courage, compassion and enduring respect - a powerful reminder of why we dedicate our lives to understanding and protecting our oceans. Bring your questions for Bridgette - we’ll wrap up the session with a live Q&A. This session will not be recorded, so be sure to join us live - you won’t want to miss it!