By Rebecca Strauss|Published July 09, 2026|Updated July 13, 2026
Country of residence: USADiving since: 1998Level/agency of certification: PADI AOW/nitroxDr. Craig O'Connell is a shark biologist, marine conservationist, an award-winning inventor, and television host whose research has taken him all over the world to study sharks and other wildlife. He is the founder of O'Seas Conservation Foundation, a nonprofit that combines cutting-edge shark research with hands-on youth education through the Montauk Shark Lab. His work focuses on identifying critical shark nursery areas, developing novel shark protection methods, and connecting the next...