Sharks
Stewards of the Reef
Sharks: Stewards of the Reef, takes you on a voyage of underwater discovery, to explore tropical reefs and dive with sharks. This 30 minute educational documentary describes the relationship between these top predators, to the oceans and coral reef ecosystems.
Sharks: Stewards of the Reef, examines escalating threats to shark population including habitat destruction of reef ecosystems and over fishing that are causing Pacific reef shark populations to plummet. This film examines the most brutal assault threatening shark abundance: that of finning sharks for shark fin soup. Compelling interviews with leading marine biologists and conservationists reveal these driving forces behind the drastic reduction of many shark populations.
In the footsteps of the Polynesian voyagers, our filmmaking team sailed thousands of miles to explore, dive and document the atolls of the Pacific. Through stunning footage of these remote island outposts, we take you on a journey of adventure that dispels the notion of sharks as vicious man-eaters. With this deeper appreciation, learn that sharks are important symbols in Polynesian culture and are an essential member of the coral reef ecosystem.
FILM PURPOSE: Sharks: Stewards of the Reef features the world’s largest marine protected area and our newest National Monument the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. We urge our audience to take action to protect these top predators.