Keeleigh Shephard

Keeleigh began her career as a deckhand within the family business, before transitioning to become a professional fisherman in 2020. Keeleigh is a 3rd generation fisherman, who fishes along the NSW coastline, around Sydney, on her 19r haines hunter vessel, using scuba and freediving methods. Keeleigh loves providing fresh seafood for her family and friends. Keeleigh’s passion for the ocean is reflected in her studies of conservation biology at The University of Wollongong with a goal to pursue a career in sustainable fisheries management.