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While aware that commercial shark fishing was an issue, the actual scale of the fishing and it's recent growth were a revelation. Of course, the utter waste inherent in the fin industry really must be seen to be appreciated. This is a film that must be seen by those who support the fin industry: the average asian consumer who feels that shark fin soup has cultural or health value. All of the uproar, protests, and boycotts by westerners have little impact on this institution. Change will come about through the self-education of asians, and this film has the potential to create the momentum for that change. The change in public awareness documented in the local fishing communities was encouraging, but as long as the demand is there for the fins, there will be fishermen to supply them. The detailed insight into the nature of sharks was new to me as well, the footage breathtaking (though not to my diving neighbor who has also had first hand experience with sharks). I wish this film had done more on the sharks within the oceanic ecosystem complexities, but I cannot short the filmmaker for following his heart and using his talents & resources to expose us to the unbalance and waste, to instill in us a sense of urgency. It is unfortunate that this film was released in this year of the Beijing Summer Olympics, as there has been such a piling-on of criticism of Chinese culture & politics from the west, that I am afraid that the message of this film is being drowned out, if not censored, by the west as well as the east for it's political message. I know of few films that have won so many awards and good reviews that have had such poor distribution in the U.S. I am giving this film an Excellent rating primarily for it's high craft and potential to motivate change.Read full review
For more than 400 million years sharks have dominated the oceans. As a species it is widely regarded as a predatory 'eating machine' that doesn't discriminate from fish or humans. This inauthentic fear has earned it a reputation as being dangerous and worthy of contempt. As a result, sharks have taken on trophy-like qualities for the people that hunt and eat them. This lust for money and a taste for the exotic has landed sharks in deep trouble. Right now, sharks are among the most valuable and vulnerable animals in the sea. This is the documentary that was needed to educate people about these great animals and expose the mafia behind the illegal shark fin commerce. Sharks are not the enemies! Two thumbs up to Rob Stewart and to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society! Fantastic documentary !!Read full review
Admittedly this is an activist film, but it does a good job at appealing to those in the middle. The shark fin trade is decimating the seas of a predator that keeps in check smaller organisms that eat the very plankton that produce 80% of the oxygen we breathe. We are killing these predators at a rate of 150 million per year. Not very sensible. Even more frightening is how humans turn on other humans to continue to support this practise because of the amount of money involved. Not advised for the weak of heart - it's got lovely photography and beautifully filmed parts, but also images you'll never forget. If you're open minded and looking for a cause, this is a perfect starter course on what's probably the most urgent cause today.
Excellent well made documentary/story about the value of sharks in the environment. As a diver, and someone who has dived with Great Whites and others, this DVD illustrates the need to conserve sharks in the wild and stop the violent kiling and massacre of these fish that have been around for more than 400 million years. Many species of fish and animals are disappearing for ever due to what humans are doing to the planet. The fishing and killing of sharks needs to stop in order for us humans to remain longer on this planet. I am not an environmentalist, just a father who wants a safe and healthy place for my children to grow up in. It's all up to each of us. Amazing movie and story to watch. Good luck.
Beofre watching Sharkwater, I was afraid of sharks. It wouldn't keep me from goingin the water, but if I saw one when I was surfing or swimming I would absolutely panic. I beleived that I would be better without them. Boy was I wrong! After this video I have not only been much less fearful of sharks, but want to do something to help them. It was inspiring and I recomend it to anyone who wants to be educated and know the truth about sharks and shark finning.
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