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Overview
Colin Simpfendorfer is an Adjunct Professor of Marine Biology at James Cook University (JCU) in the College of Science and Engineering. With over 25 years of expertise, he focuses on shark biology, ecology, fisheries, and conservation. He served as Co-Chair of the IUCN’s Shark Specialist Group (2012–2020), influencing global conservation policies. His research emphasizes improving shark population management and understanding their ecological roles.
Education
- Undergraduate degree from JCU, Townsville.
- Postgraduate training at JCU, followed by work at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida.
Research Interests
Dr. Simpfendorfer’s work spans shark population dynamics, fisheries impacts, and conservation strategies. He investigates habitat use, migration patterns, and the effects of climate change on elasmobranchs. Key areas include nursery habitats, marine protected areas (MPAs), and mitigating human-shark conflicts.
Grants & Projects
- Leading the Fishing and Fisheries Research Centre at JCU, focusing on sustainable fisheries.
- Project 2007/035: Stock structure analysis of shark species in north-eastern Australia.
- Studies on Indonesian tangle net fisheries and their impacts on rays.
Labs & Collaborations
His team operates within the Fishing and Fisheries Research Centre, collaborating globally on projects like mangrove habitat use and eDNA detection of threatened species (e.g., sawfish).
