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Deep Dive: Sharkwater Extinction (2018)

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Sharkwater Extinction
Sharkwater Extinction is a documentary film directed by Rob Stewart, which serves as a sequel to his 2007 film Sharkwater. The film addresses the illegal shark trade and its impact on marine ecosystems. It was completed posthumously after Stewart's death in a diving accident in January 2017, with the help of the Rob Stewart Foundation and director Sturla Gunnarsson. The film premiered on September 7, 2018, at the Toronto International Film Festival, which also acted as a memorial tribute to Stewart. The film features contributions from various filmmakers and cinematographers from around the world, as noted by Rob Stewart's mother, Sandy Stewart. It received critical acclaim, achieving a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews. The film was nominated for four awards and won two, including Best Foreign Documentary Trailer at the Golden Trailer Awards in 2019.

Why Watch

  • •See Rob Stewart's impactful final work.
  • •Find out about the illegal shark trade.
  • •Meet key figures like Julie Andersen.

Did You Know

•The film premiered on September 7, 2018, at TIFF.
•Sharkwater Extinction has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
•It was nominated for four awards and won two in 2019.
•Rob Stewart was working on this film at the time of his death in January 2017.

Perfect For

Marine conservationDocumentary enthusiastsFans of Rob Stewart