White sharks are apex predators that play a critical role in maintaining a healthy and balanced marine ecosystem. They are also considered a keystone species, meaning they are integral to the ecology they inhabit. Join us to hear the latest in white shark research from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

Maddie Poirier has worked for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in multiple roles since 2020, and currently is the Community Educator for the organization. Maddie Poirier attended Elon University in North Carolina, where she studied environmental science and education. She enjoys helping people of all ages learn about the ocean and the species that inhabit it.