Thunder Bay International Virtual Film Festival

Shark Conservation Program (3 films)

Expired February 7, 2022 4:45 AM
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3 films in package
A Mako Stronghold
In the waters off New Zealand, where a hook and line tuna fishery thrives, 1,000 mako sharks are taken every year as bycatch, threatening the chances of their survival in these waters. A mako female does not mature until the age of 18 or 20, giving birth to up to 15 pups every three years. Releasing these sharks from their hooks will have minimal effect but and needs to be done to protect these magnificent animals.—SJPH
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
Emperors of the Deep
Sharks are frequently discounted as demons, but Sharks Emperors of the Deep reveals the complexities around the world’s most feared fish. Horrified after seeing sharks killed at a tournament in Montauk NY, filmmaker William McKeever takes us on a journey around the world, diving and exposing slavery and illegal fishing at sea with Greenpeace. We discover the truth about the massive destruction of shark populations and that humans are the real demons. In Sharks Bay Australia, scientists demonstrate how humans need sharks as they keep the seas healthy. —DM

Shark Conservation Program (TRT: 84 min)


  1. A Mako Stronghold - Shawn Heinrichs, USA, 5 min
  2. GREAT WHITE SHARKS - Lakan Duskin, USA, 3 min
  3. Emperors of the Deep - William McKeever, USA, 76 min

A Mako Stronghold, Shawn Heinrichs

In the waters off New Zealand, where a hook and line tuna fishery thrives, 1,000 mako sharks are taken every year as bycatch, threatening the chances of their survival in these waters. A mako female does not mature until the age of 18 or 20, giving birth to up to 15 pups every three years. Releasing these sharks from their hooks will have minimal effect but and needs to be done to protect these magnificent animals.—SJPH

  • Runtime
    5 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    USA
  • Note
    In Association With: Forest and Bird, Conservation International NZ, LegaSea, Sea Life Aquarium; Special Thanks To: Mike Bhana, Travis Boyd, Roger Boese, Jules Bright, Brock Cahill, Rangi Ehu, Dr. Riley Elliot, Cruz Erdmann, Dr. Mark Erdmann, Katrina Goddard, Jessie Gurunathan, Richard Highnam, Matui Te Huki, Samual J, Amber Jones , Sam Meech, Michael Morrah, Nehe Reuben, Ivy Smith , Adam Thomson, Craig Thorburn, Karl Warr, Sarah Warr, Whaea Winnie, Sam Woolford; Additional Footage: Dr. Riley Elliot, Wild Film Limited, Karl Warr
  • Director
    Shawn Heinrichs
  • Producer
    Shawn Heinrichs , Sea Legacy , WildAid
  • Filmmaker
    Shawn Heinrichs, Brock Cahill
  • Cast
    Dr. Riley Elliot , Cruz Erdmann , Craig Thorburn , Sam Meech , Katrina Goddard , Travis Boyd , Michael Morrah , Aunty Ivy
  • Editor
    Levi Chandler
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