Sharks Cast [Ep #11] - Elasmomorph A.K.A Simon De Marchi: Preserving Shark Mortalities as Useful Educational Resources

Anton chats with the world renowned Simon De Marchi, founder of Elasmo-Morph. He specialises in shark jaw, skeletal and skull preparation as well as restoration work on vintage specimens. Simon has over 30 years of experience removing and preserving the precious anatomy of sharks and other bonie fish. He holds an s37 permit (No. FP22/58) for work with threatened species and has built connections with conservation societies to ensure ethical practices.

De Marchi has perfected his crafted by employing a tremendous degree of attention to detail in his work to show his appreciation for these marvellous cartilaginous fishes and their prey items. Anton had the pleasure of meeting Simon during his recent visit to Adelaide where they discussed all things sharks and rays. Their meeting was timed perfectly as Anton was in the planning stages of formulating an autopsy preservation project for shark specimens washed up on Adelaide's St Vincent Gulf shores as a result of the algal bloom.