Dr. Stephen Kajiura is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University. He received his PhD in Zoology from the University of Hawaii, a MS in Marine Biology from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from the University of Guelph (Canada).

Dr. Kajiura has conducted research for various agencies including the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the National Marine Fisheries Service.  He has published over 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals, authored 5 book chapters, and has presented numerous talks at scientific conferences.  He has supervised over a dozen graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, and has served on numerous thesis committees for students from around the world. Dr. Kajiura maintains a strong public outreach service, primarily through television documentary appearances, and has served as an elected member of the American Elasmobranch Society Board of Directors. He has over 30 years of experience studying the biology of sharks and rays.