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Crossing the Tideline

Brett Burcher
Great White Shark
Ireland
Shark Safety
Ocean Education
Documentary
Water
Shark Deterrent Technologies
Shark Deterrents
Blue Mind
Surfing
Tasmania
Shark Nets and Drum Lines
Great White Sharks
Australia
Climate Change
Politics (australian Government)
Media Landscape In Australia

In 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

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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

Easkey Britton is an Irish surfer, marine social scientist, writer and ocean advocate who has spent her life studying the relationship between people and water. Born into a surfing family on the northwest coast of Ireland, she competed internationall... more

In 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 da... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Webber
Journalist, surfer, Ballina shark debate observer
Ballina Shark Reports; journalist and writer
Episode: Ep 7 | Dan Webber | What the Science Isn't Telling You | Crossing the Tideline
Pete Wish Wilson
Senator who serves as well
Tasmanian Greens, Australian Senate
Episode: Ep 6 | Senator Surfer | Shark Policy, Deterrents & Government Responsibility | Crossing the Tideline
Easkey Britton
Surfer, marine social scientist, writer, ocean leader
Ocean-related research and advocacy
Episode: Ep 5 | Easkey Britton | Water, Healing & Our Relationship with the Ocean | Crossing the Tideline
Charlie Huveneers
Researcher and lecturer at Flinders University
Flinders University
Episode: Ep 4 | Prof. Charlie Huveneers | Shark Deterrents, Population Debate & Risk | Crossing the Tideline
Brinkley Davies
Surfer, marine biologist, conservationist
Barloo Blue Foundation and related conservation work
Episode: Ep 3 | Brinkley Davies | Shark Conservation and Communities | Crossing the Tideline
Dave Rastovich
Surfer, environmental advocate, and activist featured on the episode as the guest
Cetaceans/Surfing communities
Episode: Ep 2 | Dave Rastovich | Fear, Solitude & Reading the Ocean | Crossing the Tideline
Dr. Chris Lowe
Professor of Marine Biology; Director of Shark Lab, California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
Episode: Ep 1 | Dr Chris Lowe - Shark Lab CSULB | Shark Behaviour, Science and Risk | Crossing the Tideline

Host

Brett Burcher
Host and creator of Crossing the Tideline; repeatedly appears as the primary interviewer guiding conversations at the intersection of ocean risk, science, and community responses.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Must listen!

    Super informative for anyone who spends time in the ocean

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Russ Bierke
    Australia21 days ago

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#21
Australia/Education
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#16
New Zealand/Education
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#89
Singapore/Education

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Ep 7 | Dan Webber | What the Science Isn't Telling You | Crossing the Tideline
Q: Why did you advocate for shark nets and outer reefs as a solution?
He argues nets can deter sharks and reduce fatalities more effectively than culling, and outer reefs could create ecological benefits while drawing sharks away from densely populated beaches, though acknowledging this is a long-term project requiring decades and significant funding.
Ep 7 | Dan Webber | What the Science Isn't Telling You | Crossing the Tideline
Q: What was it like to witness Ballina's shark incidents firsthand and be in the water during those times?
Dan describes a two-year period of frequent sightings, attacks, helicopters, and community fear, but also notes remarkable camaraderie among surfers and a drive to document and discuss the events scientifically and publicly.
Ep 6 | Senator Surfer | Shark Policy, Deterrents & Government Responsibility | Crossing the Tideline
Q: What would you like to see from government action in the short to medium term?
A national, coordinated approach to shark mitigation, increased investment in science and technology, and a transparent, honest discussion about the limits of current policies like nets and drum lines.
Ep 2 | Dave Rastovich | Fear, Solitude & Reading the Ocean | Crossing the Tideline
Q: What have you been up to late last year and what you're about to embark on?
He describes river-health work, a big multi-community event River Run, and plans for a road-trip to connect river communities and share learnings about restoring waterways and protecting coastlines.
Ep 2 | Dave Rastovich | Fear, Solitude & Reading the Ocean | Crossing the Tideline
Q: What do you personally think happens when the shark bites a human?
He explains it as an unscientific exploratory bite, emphasizing that the next step is uncertain and highly context-dependent, with outcomes varying from minor to fatal, and that such events are unpredictable in the moment.

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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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1. Dan Webber
2. Pete Wish Wilson
3. Easkey Britton
4. Charlie Huveneers
5. Brinkley Davies
6. Dave Rastovich
7. Dr. Chris Lowe

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