Every cause has it's champion, right? Well, this film has a very unique one: SAVE THE SHARKS! Might sound crazy but give it a chance....SHARKWATER follows a "photographer and biologist" on his quest to uncover the source of man's fear and unbridled destruction of sharks. His daring coverage of the dark shark fining industry almost costs him his freedom, his right leg and even his life. His thesis that sharks are a vital part of our ecosystem and unjustifiably massacre remains unwavering as he's chased by coast guards from several countries, shark hunters, and the "Asian shark fin mafia." Yeah, seriously. There's an "Asian shark fin mafia" and in Coasta Rica no less.
Although a little melodramatic or lagging in plot points at times, the filmmaker's passion for the subject, the evidence he presents and the statistical support he provides is very convincing and even moving. In the time it took me to watch the film, more than 15,000 sharks were killed and no one is doing anything about it. Well, there are a few renegade fighters but the worldwide community (governments in particular) are sitting silently by.
This thought provoking film has a very interesting message and one that I feel deserves a fair viewing. Hopefully, your perspectives will be challenged by the film and who knows...you might be the next warrior in the fight against the "Asian Shark Fin Mafia!"
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