The Lady And The Sharks Author:Eugenie Clark Eugenie Clark is a shark expert, teacher, scientist and scuba diver. When people ask Dr. Eugenie Clark what they should do when they see a big shark underwater, she responds..."if it's over 40 feet long and has spots, jump on its back and get the ride of your life." — In 1955, Eugenie started at Cape Haze Marine Laboratory, later renamed Mote Ma... more »rine Laboratory, as its finest executive director. Cape Haze Marine Laboratory began with a 12' by 20' wooden building, a small dock and a shark pen. At Cape Haze, Eugenie studied sharks in detail and discovered their amazing learning abilities. Currently, she is a Professor Emerita of Zoology at the University of Maryland and Trustee Emerita at Mote Marine Laboratory.« less