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The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster<br>
<i>Presents<br>
Beyond the White Shark ~ Sharks of New England<br>
with<br>
</i>Dr. Tom Burns<br>
Saturday, September 20, 2014 @ 1:00 pm<br>
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<i> </i>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2014<br>
Media Contact: Teresa Izzo 508-896-3867, ext.137
<a href="mailto:tizzo@ccmnh.org">tizzo@ccmnh.org</a><br>
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<b>Dr. Tom Burns </b>has been photographing sharks for over 20
years. His pursuit of shark encounters has taken him around the world.
Years of in-water interactions with sharks, often without the barrier of
a cage, has allowed him to obtain a real perspective of these intelligent
animals. Based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, it is the sharks of New
England that have become his focus including the Mako shark, Basking
shark, Porbeagles and the rare Hammerhead and Tiger sharks.<br>
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Beyond the species profiles, Dr. Burns will give the audience background
on how he dives, photographs, and interacts with these different
species. Some might be surprised to learn that he <i>never </i>uses
a shark cage and will sometimes use aerial spotters for encountering
sharks such as hammerheads. The presentation will include some of Dr.
Burns’ stunning photographs.<br>
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<i>Dr. Burns’ photographs have been published in numerous magazines such
as Asian Geographic, Asian Diver, and Shark Diver Magazine. His
images have been used by conservation organizations such as the New
England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, and published in scientific journals
with renowned shark scientists. He has also worked with several
filmmakers, such as videographer Joe Romeiro, and photographers such as
National Geographic’s Brian Skerry,<br>
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</i>Free with Museum Admission<br>
Please call for Reservations: 508-896-3867, ext. 133<br>
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Teresa Izzo<br>
Program Coordinator<br>
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History<br>
869 Main St./Rte. 6A<br>
Brewster, MA 02631<br>
508-896-3867 x137<br>
508-896-8844 - fax</body>
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