When youâre watching some of the more ridiculous Shark Week shows, consider the code of professional ethics for the American Elasmobranch Society, the worldâs oldest and largest professional society for scientists studying sharks and rays.
Am I saying that some of my colleagues are behaving unethically?
I am saying that what counts as ethical and unethical behavior isnât my opinion, itâs written down in a professional society code of professional ethics.
A friend of mine totally fell for their Megaladon show and thought it was real. She's smart, but since it was Discovery she assumed it had to be real.
I hated bursting her bubble because she was so excited, but we talked about other cool sharks and that really helped.
I hate them for doing that.
