Meet the Shark Academy Recruits Competing for the Chance of a Lifetime
Shark Scientist Dr. Riley Elliott is looking for a new member on his team, but he only has room for one! These eight recruits are battling it out for the chance to go on his next expedition. There will be challenges, and many close shark encounters on the way towards potential victory.
SHARK WEEK starts July 11 on Discovery, and you can stream SHARK ACADEMY this Sunday on discovery+.
Ren Slatter
Environmentalist - Fiji
“Growing up on the ocean, the passion is there forever.”
Sophia Pallavicini
Dive Instructor - Fort Lauderdale
“My mom describes me as a mermaid."
Ryan Hull
Accountant - Los Angeles
“The other recruits might underestimate me… I do have that competitive edge."
Randy Thomas
Marine Educator - Detroit
“Being from Detroit, we don’t have the oceanic our backyard. You can do anything you put your mind to, and I want to be living proof of that."
Juliana Velez
PR Consultant - Miami
“I'm a fun-loving, full of life kind of girl."
Cassidy McCabe
Fashion Account Manager - New York
"I don't take no for an answer... I am ready to put 110% effort into this."
Brad Benedict
Actor - Los Angeles
“I’m an extremely competitive person, I like to be the best."
Austin Guardiola
Science Graduate - Salt Lake City
"This is the ultimate opportunity for me to step as far out of my comfort zone as I can."