Crossing the Tideline
Brett BurcherIn 2023, Brett Burcher had a close encounter with a Great White Shark while surfing at his local beach in Forster, NSW. The entire incident was captured on drone, in clear blue water, from directly above. He was a new father with a three month old daughter at the time.
That moment became the catalyst for Crossing the Tideline, a podcast sitting right at the line where certainty gives way to unpred... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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This episode I'm joined by Carl Musker from Sydney's Northern Beaches, one of the most shark-active stretches of coastline in the world right now.
A Long Reef Boardriders member for more than 30 years, Carl is part of an alliance of surfers and comm... more
On Father's Day, September 5 2021, Tim Thompson was fatally attacked by a shark while surfing at Shelley Beach, Emerald Beach near Coffs Harbour. He was 31 years old. His partner Katie Thompson was at home, eight months pregnant with their daughter E... more
Dan Webber is a journalist, surfer and longtime observer of the shark debate in Australia. He was in the water for two shark attacks during the Ballina cluster of 2014 and 2015, a two year period that saw twelve incidents across a 70km stretch of coa... more
Senator Peter Whish-Wilson has spent 14 years in Australian politics fighting for ocean and environmental protection. He's also a surfer and diver who uses deterrence himself, has had his own unannounced Great White encounters off the Tasmanian coast... more
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What is Crossing the Tideline about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on ocean risk, human-w shark encounters, and how communities navigate uncertainty with evidence-based, calm discussion. Across episodes, conversations weave together science, firsthand experiences, and practical safety guidance for surfers, divers, coastal residents, and policymakers, while highlighting issues like risk communication, deterrents, data gaps, and the role of storytelling in resilience. Notably, it emphasizes coexistence, multi-stakeholder perspectives, and avoiding sensationalism, making complex marine risk accessible to a broad audience. A distinctive thread is the strong integration of field observations, academic insights, and community voices to inform better decision-making around ocean use.
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Crossing the Tideline launched 2 months ago and published 10 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Crossing the Tideline include:
1. Carl Musker
2. Katie Thompson
3. Dan Webber
4. Pete Wish Wilson
5. Easkey Britton
6. Charlie Huveneers
7. Brinkley Davies
8. Dave Rastovich
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