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Research Associate at the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science and Shark Scientist and Founder Oceans Research Institute, Rhodes University

Dr Enrico Gennari has been studying sharks for over 15 years. Researcher by aspiration and educator for passion, he has specialised in the eco-physiology of the white shark but his interests are currently focusing on animal movement ecology and the mitigation of human/shark conflict.

He is an honorary research associate of the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), research associate at Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), member of the Shark Advisory Group invited by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs, member of the South African White Shark Research group and member of the Southern Africa Movement Ecology group.

Experience

  • 2012–present
    Director, Oceans Research Institute
  • 2015–present
    Research Associate at the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University
  • 2015–present
    Honorary Research Associate, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Education

  • 2015 
    Rhodes University, PhD