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| Born | Ronald Josiah Taylor 8 March 1934 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 9 September 2012 (aged 78) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Professional diver, underwater still photographer and cinematographer |
| Known for | Expertise with sharks, conservation advocacy, underwater sports champion |
| Spouse | |
Ron Josiah Taylor, AM (8 March 1934 – 9 September 2012)[1][2] was a prominent 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Pioneer shark expert Ron Taylor dies". ABC News. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ^ Kennett, Joan; 'Underwater Romance', The Australian Women's Weekly, Wednesday 5 February 1964, pages 2 and 3, [1]. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
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