The World According to Sharks Christian Talbot
Did you know there’s a species of shark that can swim faster than a jet ski? Or that some sharks like eating vegetables? Or that playing ‘Baby Shark’ is the most effective way to annoy a shark? (Ok, that last one might not be true). Join author Christian Talbot for a laugh-out-loud and almost 100% factual event exploring the weird and wonderful world of sharks as captured in his new book, The World According to Sharks (Penguin Children’s).
Age guideline: 7+ yrs
Please book 1 ticket for each person attending.
Christian Talbot is from Dublin but somehow ended up living in Northern Ireland with his wife, Gayle and dog, Sam. In the past, at various times, he’s been an academic (Social Anthropology), the director of an IT/Finance company and a stand-up comedian. He’s performed 6 solo stand-up shows, 2 one-man plays and 2 sketch shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Life of Sharks Instagram account has over 100K followers, delighting fans around the world with their silly shark comics and fascinating facts.
This event is part of Science Week 2026 supported by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland.
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