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

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