The 25th Northeast Pink and Chum Salmon Workshop Speakers

Andy Piston, a self-described “shark expert,” has been studying sharks since the age of five, and is considered by several people to be one of Ketchikan, Alaska’s foremost authorities on shark attacks. He will try to dispel some of the myths that surround the Great White Shark, such as the widely-held belief that they don’t consider humans a primary food source, and the insane belief that you are more likely to be struck by lightning than eaten by a shark. Having read parts of several articles about sharks and having seen the movie “Jaws” numerous times, Andy has developed a deep understanding of shark behavior and feeding habits, as well as a paralyzing fear of becoming shark prey. Through the use of technically-advanced theoretical modeling too complicated for the human mind to understand, Andy will present findings that will revolutionize thinking about sharks and bring widespread paranoia to the swimming public.