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Rob Stewart (December 28, 1979 – January 31, 2017) was a Canadian photographer, filmmaker and conservationist. He was best known for making and directing the documentary films Sharkwater and Revolution. He drowned at the age of 37 while scuba diving in Florida, filming Sharkwater Extinction. [1]
Rob was a biologist, conservationist, activist and filmmaker. His greatest impact was through his three films: Sharkwater, Revolution & Sharkwater Extinction. As well as his books and millions of supporters who carry on his mission worldwide.
In January, 2017, while shooting his third film, Sharkwater Extinction, Stewart tragically passed away during a dive off the Florida Keys. The US Coast Guard reported that the search for Stewart was the largest they had ever experienced. Thousands offered help.
Sharkwater. Sharkwater is a 2006 Canadian documentary film written and directed by Rob Stewart. Helping to protect sharks, changing government policy, and inspiring the creation of shark conservation groups, Sharkwater is considered one of conservation's success stories, resulting in shark finning being banned in over 90 countries. [1] In the ...
"A Nature Classic. Part Michael Moore, Part Jacques Cousteau, Rob Stewart is an interesting hybrid with enough integrity, and enough filmmaker hustle, to swim with the sharks - and make us love them" 4 Stars - Katherine Monk Vancouver Sun "If Sharkwater doesn't win the Academy Award, the judges need a saliva test" - Peter Worthington The ...
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The feature documentary Sharkwater, winner of more than 40 international awards. Directed by Rob Stewart. Credited as igniting the movement to protect sharks, this action adventure documentary broke box office records and changed hearts and minds in people around the world, resulting in government policy changes, the creation of conservation groups, and a massive public outcry to end shark ...
In 2019, the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation was established to honor his legacy and continue his mission to save sharks and the world’s oceans. The U.S. Coast Guard said the search for Rob was the largest the sector had ever experienced. Thousands offered help.
