
The World According to Sharks
Sun 8 Nov · 12:00
Royal Irish Academy of Music
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The World According to Sharks is an upcoming workshop taking place on 8 November 2026 at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. Author Christian Talbot leads attendees through a fact-based exploration of shark biology, addressing common misconceptions about these marine animals. Ticket prices range from free to £11.70 for this session featuring various performers. The event aims to provide an engaging and educational experience regarding the nature of sharks.
Join author Christian Talbot for a laugh-out-loud and almost 100% factual event exploring the weird and wonderful world of sharks
Did you know there's a species of shark that can swim faster than a jet ski? Or that some sharks like eating vegetables? Or that playing 'Baby Shark' is the most effective way to annoy a shark? (Ok, that last one might not be true). Join author Christian Talbot for a laugh-out-loud and almost 100% factual event exploring the weird and wonderful world of sharks as captured in his new book, The World According to Sharks (Penguin Children’s).
Age: 7+ yrs
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please book 1 ticket per person attending.
While this event is free, by making one of your tickets a 'Supporter's Ticket' you will be making a valuable contribution towards keeping future events accessible and towards the sustainable growth of Dublin Book Festival.
Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.
Christian Talbot is from Dublin but somehow ended up living in Northern Ireland with his wife, Gayle and dog, Sam. In the past, at various times, he’s been an academic (Social Anthropology), the director of an IT/Finance company and a stand-up comedian. He’s performed 6 solo stand-up shows, 2 one-man plays and 2 sketch shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Life of Sharks Instagram account has over 100K followers, delighting fans around the world with their silly shark comics and fascinating facts.
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Frequently asked questions
The World According to Sharks takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 12:00.
The World According to Sharks is held at Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin (36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2, D02 WY89).
Tickets for The World According to Sharks range from £0 to £11.70. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for The World According to Sharks can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

The World According to Sharks
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The World According to Sharks is an upcoming workshop taking place on 8 November 2026 at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. Author Christian Talbot leads attendees through a fact-based exploration of shark biology, addressing common misconceptions about these marine animals. Ticket prices range from free to £11.70 for this session featuring various performers. The event aims to provide an engaging and educational experience regarding the nature of sharks.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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Join author Christian Talbot for a laugh-out-loud and almost 100% factual event exploring the weird and wonderful world of sharks
Did you know there's a species of shark that can swim faster than a jet ski? Or that some sharks like eating vegetables? Or that playing 'Baby Shark' is the most effective way to annoy a shark? (Ok, that last one might not be true). Join author Christian Talbot for a laugh-out-loud and almost 100% factual event exploring the weird and wonderful world of sharks as captured in his new book, The World According to Sharks (Penguin Children’s).
Age: 7+ yrs
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please book 1 ticket per person attending.
While this event is free, by making one of your tickets a 'Supporter's Ticket' you will be making a valuable contribution towards keeping future events accessible and towards the sustainable growth of Dublin Book Festival.
Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.
Christian Talbot is from Dublin but somehow ended up living in Northern Ireland with his wife, Gayle and dog, Sam. In the past, at various times, he’s been an academic (Social Anthropology), the director of an IT/Finance company and a stand-up comedian. He’s performed 6 solo stand-up shows, 2 one-man plays and 2 sketch shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Life of Sharks Instagram account has over 100K followers, delighting fans around the world with their silly shark comics and fascinating facts.
To hear first about future Dublin Book Festival events sign up to our newsletter here.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The World According to Sharks?
The World According to Sharks takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 12:00.
Where is The World According to Sharks taking place?
The World According to Sharks is held at Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin (36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2, D02 WY89).
How much are tickets for The World According to Sharks?
Tickets for The World According to Sharks range from £0 to £11.70. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for The World According to Sharks?
Tickets for The World According to Sharks can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free – £11.70
Date
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