The Interview Show with Sharkwater Extinction Documentary Creators (radio edit) #276

This week I got to chat with the creators behind the new documentary Sharkwater Extinction (2018). The film was one of the must-sees at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival. Sharkwater Extinction is the sequel to the successful Canadian documentary Sharkwater (2008). The first film showed how sharks are being hunted to extinction for their fins. That film was not only a financial success, but the film lead to shark finning being banned worldwide. Both films were helmed by Rob Stewart. Tragically Stewart died during the filming of Sharkwater Extinction. His friends and collaborators Brock Cahill (diver, activist and friend of Rob's for over 10 years) and Julie Andersen (grassroots activist, marketing consultant and founder of the non-profit Shark Angels) completed Sharkwater Extinction and are carrying on with their friend's work. Sharkwater Extinction shows how--even with the shark finning ban--sharks are still being hunted to extinction because surprisingly shark by-products are present in many common household items and shark meat is hidden in many common foods. If you get a chance, check out both films. Sharkwater Extinction is both tragic (they deal with Stewart's death), informative and empowering (the film also serves as a call to action to help save sharks.) Tracks played on the show... 1) John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams Greatest Hits 1969–1999 (1999) "Jaws - Theme" (snippet) 2) Grouplove, Spreading Rumours (2013) "Shark Attack" 3) John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams Greatest Hits 1969–1999 (1999) "Jaws - Theme" (snippet) 4) John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams Greatest Hits 1969–1999 (1999) "Jaws - Theme" (snippet) 5) Yo La Tengo, Summer Sun (2003) "Season of the Shark" NO songs CANCON