about us
Shark Allies is a small but mighty organization that aims to operate on the leading edge of shark advocacy. Our goal is to keep overhead and bureaucracy to a minimum, and activate when there is a need. We are mostly volunteer-driven and keep our focus on advocacy and activism campaigns.
core team
Stefanie Brendl
Executive Director, President
Erika Wunch
Vice President
Kinga Philipps
Board Member
Advisors & experts
Samantha Whitcraft
Shark Conservation Expert
Senator Clayton Hee
Hawaii and Pacific Islands Policy
Meganne Natali, Ph.D.
International Law/ Wildlife Crime/ Animal Welfare
Shana Vida Gavron
Biodiversity Valuations Expert
Mary O’Malley
Sharks, Manta and Mobula conservation expert
Supporters & Volunteers
Kyle Walker, Tattooer & Ocean advocate
Shara Teter, Marine Biologist, Florida Volunteer
John Swift
Mycorrhizal Fund