Ron Taylor (diver)

Ron Taylor
Born
Ronald Josiah Taylor

8 March 1934
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died9 September 2012(2012-09-09) (aged 78)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Professional diver,
underwater still photographer and cinematographer
Known forExpertise with sharks, conservation advocacy, underwater sports champion
Spouse
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(m. 1963⁠–⁠2012)​

Ronald Josiah Taylor, AM (8 March 1934 – 9 September 2012)[1][2] was an Australian shark expert, as is his widow, Valerie Taylor.[1][3] They were credited with being pioneers in several areas, including being the first people to film great white sharks without the protection of a cage. Their expertise has been called upon for films such as Jaws, Orca and Sky Pirates.

  1. ^ a b "Ron and Valerie Taylor". Talking Heads. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 July 2005. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Pioneer shark expert Ron Taylor dies". ABC News. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  3. ^ Kennett, Joan; 'Underwater Romance', The Australian Women's Weekly, Wednesday 5 February 1964, pages 2 and 3, [1]. Retrieved 24 September 2012.