George Burgess (biologist)
American biologist
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George H. Burgess is an ichthyologist[2] and fisheries biologist with the Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida. He is the former[1] director of the International Shark Attack File and author/coauthor of numerous books and papers on sharks and other fish.
George H. Burgess | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Shark expertise[1] Shark Week |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ichthyology |
| Workplaces | University of Florida |
Burgess has appeared on multiple Shark Week programs on Discovery Channel[3] and Nick Frost's Danger! 50,000 Volts!.[citation needed]
Burgess retired in 2017. The Florida Museum of Natural History highlighted that he "always stressed the importance of shark conservation."[1]
Taxon named in his honor
- Etmopterus burgessi, sometimes known as the broad-snout lanternshark, is named for him.[4]
