19th Annual International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF 2022)

Sharks Virtual Film Program (5 films)

Expired May 23, 2022 6:59 AM
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5 films in package
GREAT WHITE SHARKS
Learn a lot about the great white shark — but from the perspective of a 10 year old mastering the use of Lego in a stop-motion animation film. Complete with Shark Trivia and a call to action to tell friends and families about how to protect these important apex predators, this is a delightful short film for audiences of all ages. —AB
Sharks of the Sea of Cortés: A Lost Treasure?
Once, dense schools of hammerheads and giant manta rays made the Sea of Cortés a diving mecca, and tourism flourished. But in the 1990s shark fishery permits were issued indiscriminately, and multinational fleets “strip mined” populations. This triggered a cascade of collapse among several species, and tourism plummeted. But today, scientists and fishermen work together to heal and protect this priceless marine ecosystem. —MJS
Fish with Superpowers - The Clownfish and the Shark
Two young ocean naturalists whimsically teach us about their favorite fish. They invite us to ponder which saltwater critters delight us the most with their unique adaptations, and they encourage us to consider how we can use our own “superpowers” to protect them. —BB
Emperors of the Deep - Short
Worldwide, about five people die from shark attacks each year. Meanwhile, nearly 100 million sharks are killed, many on hooks on long lines miles in length set out to catch tuna. In the US, shark fishing tournaments along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts add to the slaughter. —KH
Changing Seas: Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation
In Florida, anglers on beaches, piers, and bridges catch tens of thousands of sharks annually. Scientists have learned that, despite so-called safe “catch and release” fishing, the physiological stress of the fight kills many of them post-release, including critically endangered great hammerheads. Now they’re using this knowledge to educate and collaboratively engage recreational anglers and fishery regulators to save sharks from extinction. —MJS
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Changing Seas: “Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation”, Kristin Paterakis (USA) 27 min

In Florida, anglers on beaches, piers, and bridges catch tens of thousands of sharks annually. Scientists have learned that, despite so-called safe “catch and release” fishing, the physiological stress of the fight kills many of them post-release, including critically endangered great hammerheads. Now they’re using this knowledge to educate and collaboratively engage recreational anglers and fishery regulators to save sharks from extinction. —MJS

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    27 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    West Coast
  • Note
    Narrator: Craig Sechler; Videographer: David Diez, Yoandy Vidal, Jeff Barnes; Lead Animation Design: Norman Silva; Series Producer: Alexa Elliott
  • Director
    Kristin Paterakis
  • Screenwriter
    Kristin Paterakis
  • Producer
    Kristin Paterakis
  • Cinematographer
    Sean Hickey
  • Editor
    Sean Hickey
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