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Sharkwater

The truth will surface.

2006 · 1h 29m · PG Documentary
Directed by Rob Stewart

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Overview

Driven by passion fed from a life-long fascination with sharks, Rob Stewart debunks historical stereotypes and media depictions of sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating monsters and reveals the reality of sharks as pillars in the evolution of the seas.

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79%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Faintly egotistical biologist-turned-filmmaker Rob Stewart spent four years making this investigative doc and the result, despite his tendency towards over-earnest, stoner-esque commentary, is enlightening, shocking and more than a little worrying.

Derek Adams, Time Out
Rotten

Sharkwater delivers an important message, and its underwater photography is breathtaking. But Stewart lessens the impact by focusing much too much on himself. Did he really have to go into detail about his own health problems?

V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Fresh

Undersea photographer Rob Stewart, who directed, wrote, narrated, stars in, and helped shoot Sharkwater, really, really loves sharks. He also fears for their future on the planet. His lively documentary makes you see why, on both counts.

Mark Feeney, Boston Globe
Fresh

This beautiful and horrifying debut feature by the underwater cameraman Rob Stewart of Toronto characterizes the depletion of the world's shark population as an ecological catastrophe with dire consequences for humanity.

Matt Zoller Seitz, New York Times
Fresh

Sharkwater probably ranks as one of the most frightening shark movies ever -- but sharks are the victims.

Michael Esposito, Chicago Tribune

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