Having been born and raised in China, Etoile was initially exposed to the shark crisis at a very young age. She previously spent a few years sailing the Indonesian archipelago, which opened her eyes to Indonesia's unique role in the global fight for sharks. Currently she is heavily involved with shark conservation work in both Indonesia and China. Her work focuses on mapping the ever-evolving shark fin trade whilst identifying locations where loopholes in policy are being exploited and working towards developing effective management plans that benefit both the livelihoods of communities as well as sharks. She is currently busy finishing her Marine Science degree at the University of Auckland and will go forth to continue onto a Masters in Marine Conservation.
Keep up with her work by following her on Instagram: @captain_smulders