ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE

The Atlantic Shark Institute is a Rhode Island based nonprofit, tax exempt charitable organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. They are a shark research organization with a volunteer staff of more than 50 committed individuals, and an esteemed Research Advisory Board consisting of some of the Atlantic’s most respected shark scientists. 

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The Atlantic Shark Institute leads and funds research on shortfin mako, great white, blue, porbeagle, common thresher, spinner, blacktip, sand tiger and many other species of sharks with the singular goal of answering questions critical to their protection and sustainability.

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I worked as a videographer on several research vessels for the ASI throughout 2024 and 2025. During this time, I was an assistant camera for the ASI's film collaboration with PBS and Silent Flight Studios, Chasing Fins.

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Dive into the thrilling world of shark conservation with Chasing Fins, a short documentary spotlighting the groundbreaking work of the Atlantic Shark Institute. Follow marine biologist Jon Dodd and his team as they tag sharks, deploy underwater cameras, and track elusive species to better understand and protect these vital ocean predators.​