Award-Winning Photographer, Milford Native, On Cape For 'Sharks'

MILFORD, MA—An award-winning photographer is going to be the featured speaker at an event hosted by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy this week on the Cape. It couldn't come at a better time. Earlier this week one of the beaches was evacuated because of blood spotted in the water.

Cue the sound track from Jaws. But, sharks may be a bit more lovable than first glance. If you are fascinated by the creatures, now may just be your chance to get ready for shark season.

Brian Skerry, who is a Milford native and Worcester State University graduate, is an award-winning National Geographic photographer and brings a unique perspective on the teethy predators. He has been photographing sharks for quite a while and even has a book on them.

Head to Wychmere Resort in Harwich Port on Thursday, June 28, for "Sharks With Brian Skerry" with a 6 p.m. VIP reception with Skerry that includes champagne, signed copies of his book "Sharks" and food. The lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Skerry specializes in taking shots of marine wildlife and underwater environments, according to his biography. He's been the contract photographer for National Geographic Magazine since 1998, and in 2014 was named as National Geographic Photography Fellow. In 2015, he was named a Nikon Ambassador and in June 2017 he was awarded the title of Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year.

"My presentation is a personal story about what I’ve learned about sharks having dived with and photographed them for over 30 years," Skerry told Patch. "I’ve been working for National Geographic Magazine for 20 years producing stories about the ocean and marine wildlife and will share these experiences in my talk."

The mission of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is to support scientific research, improve public safety, and educate the community, to inspire conservation of Atlantic white sharks.

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