Riley Elliott

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Riley Elliott is a shark scientist known for his expertise in great white sharks and their conservation, who was contacted for insights regarding a recent shark bite incident but refrained from commenting without further evidence.

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Dr. Riley Elliott is New Zealand’s own 'Shark Man' and host of two new shows for this year’s Shark Week on Discovery.

Media Insider: Sharks on screen - the NZ expert bringing predators to the world; Wegovy ad complaint; RNZ Saturday Morning latest; TikTok’s PR dance around tax

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2026-07-30

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The Herald contacted shark scientist Riley Elliott, but he didn’t want to comment without confirmation the shark involved was a great white.

Diver bitten by shark thought to be a great white in Dusky Sound, Fiordland

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-04-26

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