Cover for the film, Sharkwater. Features a closeup of a man, in the background are sharks under water.

Sharkwater

1h 53m

NR

2007

Last Updated: 24 July 2021Published On: 9 March 2016

Sharkwater takes you into shark-rich waters, exposing the exploitation and corruption surrounding the world's shark populations.

Cover for the film, Sharkwater. Features a closeup of a man, in the background are sharks under water.

Sharkwater

1h 53m

NR

2007

Last Updated: 24 July 2021Published On: 9 March 2016

Sharkwater takes you into shark-rich waters, exposing the exploitation and corruption surrounding the world's shark populations.

Cover for the film, Sharkwater. Features a closeup of a man, in the background are sharks under water.

Sharkwater

1h 53m

NR

2007

Last Updated: 24 July 2021Published On: 9 March 2016

Sharkwater takes you into shark-rich waters, exposing the exploitation and corruption surrounding the world's shark populations.

NOTES FROM THE FILMMAKERS

Synopsis

For filmmaker Rob Stewart, exploring sharks began as an underwater adventure. What it turned into was a beautiful and dangerous life journey into the balance of life on earth.

Driven by passion fed from a life-long fascination with sharks, Stewart debunks historical stereotypes and media depictions of sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating monsters and reveals the reality of sharks as pillars in the evolution of the seas.

Filmed in visually stunning, high-definition video, Sharkwater takes you into the most shark-rich waters of the world, exposing the exploitation and corruption surrounding the world’s shark populations.

Stewart’s remarkable journey of courage and determination changes from a mission to save the world’s sharks, into a fight for his life, and that of humankind.

About the Filmmakers

Sharkwater was produced by Rob Stewart, Brian Stewart, and Sandra Campbell, and directed by Rob Stewart. Find out more about the film at sharkwater.com.

 

Critic Reviews

“The Canadian-born photographer and filmmaker never held a video camera before he began the Sharkwater project — but that is not apparent when you see the film. On the contrary, the imagery is beautifully framed, inspiring, and stunningly breathtaking. The images that Stewart sets forth will awe you, and will capture your heart. . .Stewart set out to create a film that would simply depict how beautiful sharks are in their natural habitat. The finished product, however, ended up evolving into so much more. Instead, we’re drawn into an amazing story of human drama, organized crime, corruption, and greed. . .With its spellbinding cinematography and riveting story, Sharkwater has won awards at every film festival where it has appeared. Sharkwater will change the way people view sharks and the ocean. It will open their eyes. . . and, hopefully, their hearts.” – Christopher Chin. Deeper Blue. Review: Sharkwater Film. 30 January 2007

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