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Explore a collection of Janelle’s appearances, speaking engagements, and featured work in the public eye. From sharing the stage at events and conferences to being featured in news outlets, documentaries, and programs like Shark Week, this page highlights moments where she brings ocean stories to a wider audience, inspiring others to better understand, connect with, and protect our seas.
Shark Week
Featured on Shark Week, Dancing with the Sharks showcases Janelle Van Ruiten doing what she is most known for.. moving calmly and confidently in the water alongside some of the ocean’s most powerful predators. The segment highlights her unique ability to read shark behavior, build trust in the water, and demonstrate how humans and sharks can safely share space.
Through graceful, controlled interactions, Janelle helps shift the narrative around sharks, transforming fear into fascination, and showing viewers the intelligence, beauty, and importance of these misunderstood animals.
https://apnews.com/article/shark-week-2025-discovery-c3813205f1d79debf3318a9d26768b32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRTQta22VsI
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