Sharkwater Extinction

SynopsisSharkwater Extinction is a thrilling and inspiring action packed journey that follows filmmaker Rob Stewart as he exposes the massive illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it — a conspiracy that is leading to the extinction of sharks. From West Africa, Spain, Panama, Costa Rica, France, and even in our own backyard, the film dives into the often violent underworld of the pirate fishing trade to expose a multi-billion dollar industry. Shark finning is still rampant, shark fin soup is still being consumed on an enormous scale, and endangered sharks are now also being used to make products for human consumption.

Bran Stewart is an award-winning biologist, photographer, conservationist, author and filmmaker. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Stewart began photographing underwater when he was 13. Stewart has led expeditions to the most remote areas of the world, logging thousands of hours underwater using the latest in camera and rebreather technologies. Stewart continues to work towards conservation and environmental education, speaking at the University of Victoria, Yale University, Vancouver Aquarium, ROM, various TEDx events, and others.