Ron Josiah Taylor (8 March 1934 – 9 September 2012) was an Australian shark expert known for his pioneering work in shark research. Along with his widow, Valerie Taylor, he was among the first to film great white sharks without using a cage. Their significant contributions to marine biology and cinematography included providing expertise for iconic films such as 'Jaws', 'Orca', and 'Sky Pirates'. His work elevated public awareness of sharks and their behavior, playing a vital role in ocean exploration and conservation efforts.
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Time Zone - Australia/Sydney (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ron
joy, song
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Ron Josiah Taylor belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sydney
Place of Death: Sydney
Cause of Death: acute myeloid leukemia
Occupation: film director | diver
Spouses: Valerie Taylor
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for March 8, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Pisces 49 | 17 Pisces 30 | 16 Gemini 35 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 7 | 11 Scorpio 6 | 0 Taurus 17 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 38 | 16 Pisces 15 | 9 Cancer 54 |
| Venus | 9 Aquarius 56 | 2 Aries 2 | 6 Taurus 27 |
| Mars | 25 Pisces 6 | 4 Pisces 19 | 3 Gemini 50 |
| Jupiter | 21 Libra 36 | 15 Cancer 7 | 12 Libra 59 |
| Saturn | 22 Aquarius 14 | 2 Aries 29 | 28 Aquarius 20 |
| Uranus | 25 Aries 9 | 27 Taurus 55 | 0 Taurus 4 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 50 | 1 Aries 18 | 9 Virgo 40 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 41 | 4 Aquarius 43 | 23 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 18 Aquarius 4 | 8 Pisces 40 | 13 Aquarius 12 |
| Ketu | 18 Leo 4 | 8 Virgo 40 | 13 Leo 12 |
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