Fijian Environmentalist joins Discovery Channel's "Shark Academy"
Ren Slatter joins Discovery Channel's newest show "Shark Acadamy".
The tv show follows Shark Scientist Dr. Riley Elliott as he looks for a new member for his team, but he only has room for one. Eight recruits battle it out for the chance to go on his Dr. Riley's next expedition. There are challenges, and many close shark encounters on the way towards potential victory.
It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for these shark enthusiasts to leap ahead in the competitive world of shark research, embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in hopes of joining a world-renowned shark research team. An open call was made out for the shark academy and thousands sent in applications. Various shark specialist, enthusiasts and researchers all tried to make it in to the academy but in the end only 8 were selected.
Amongst the successful 8 is Fijian envinomentalist Ren Slatter. She joins Dr. Riley's recruits as they work and live together on a research vessel for six weeks. A team of marine pros put them to the test to see who has what it really takes.
With unbelievable shark encounters and a fair amount of drama, the diverse cohort of skilled divers with a deep passion for sharks, will put everything on the line. The process is discribed as the most dangerous job interview in the world, as the recruits get up and personal with one of the most feared creatures of the ocean.
Fiji's Ren Slatter tries to secure this life-changing job while being the only Pacific islander on the show. She is also one of the few Pacific islanders on the Discovery Channel as a lead.
Shark Academy is available on Discovery Plus.