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Stories of Mystery, Majesty, and the Powerful Presence of Sharks in Our Seas
This program explores the awe-inspiring world of sharks—creatures of strength, grace, and profound importance to the ocean’s balance. These films dive into the hidden lives of these ancient predators, capturing the wonder of close encounters, the thrill of discovery, and the dedication of those who study and protect them. Together, they reveal the beauty, intelligence, and vulnerability of sharks, inviting us to see beyond fear and appreciate the vital role they play in every reef, current, and blue horizon they inhabit.
Featured Films
I’m Going to Bite Someone (7 min)
Dir. Steve Dildarian
A sharply funny and endearingly oddball short that follows an unexpected ocean encounter with a mischievous twist. Playful, irreverent, and brimming with personality, this film offers a lighthearted entry point into ocean storytelling.
Jin Yu (Metal Fish)
Dir. David McGuire
A visually striking portrait of the “metal fish”—sharks—whose ancient power and ecological importance are too often misunderstood. David McGuire blends science, advocacy, and cinematic storytelling to illuminate the urgent need for shark conservation.
Blue Serengeti (42 min)
Dir. Robert Nixon
Marine biologist Dr. Barbara Block leads viewers into the “Blue Serengeti,” a vast and vibrant marine ecosystem hidden beneath the surface of the Pacific. Through cutting-edge technology and breathtaking imagery, this film tracks the movement of ocean giants and reveals why protecting these underwater migration corridors is essential to the health of our planet.
Seafood is generally considered part of a healthy diet, but many fish contain insidious secrets that belie this bromide. Jin Yu follows two young Chinese students with the NGO Shark Stewards as they investigate mercury content in fish samples collected in San Francisco and Hong Kong Chinatowns. The team reveals ancient cultural connections to mercury, and that the Chinese culture is the most at risk to the negative health effects caused by mercury laden fish, and the need for health education in their community
- Year2021
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld
- NoteInterviews: Amina Schtartup (PhD Scripps Institute of Oceanography), David McGuire MEH (Director, Shark Stewards). Graphics: Dan Valentyne (National Resources Defense Council)
- DirectorDavid McGuire
- ProducerShark Stewards
- CastSziyang "Kevin" Zhao, Tak Yung Lee, Munk Foundation, Xin Kang
- EditorKylie West
- MusicRob Nixon (General Fuzz)
Stories of Mystery, Majesty, and the Powerful Presence of Sharks in Our Seas
This program explores the awe-inspiring world of sharks—creatures of strength, grace, and profound importance to the ocean’s balance. These films dive into the hidden lives of these ancient predators, capturing the wonder of close encounters, the thrill of discovery, and the dedication of those who study and protect them. Together, they reveal the beauty, intelligence, and vulnerability of sharks, inviting us to see beyond fear and appreciate the vital role they play in every reef, current, and blue horizon they inhabit.
Featured Films
I’m Going to Bite Someone (7 min)
Dir. Steve Dildarian
A sharply funny and endearingly oddball short that follows an unexpected ocean encounter with a mischievous twist. Playful, irreverent, and brimming with personality, this film offers a lighthearted entry point into ocean storytelling.
Jin Yu (Metal Fish)
Dir. David McGuire
A visually striking portrait of the “metal fish”—sharks—whose ancient power and ecological importance are too often misunderstood. David McGuire blends science, advocacy, and cinematic storytelling to illuminate the urgent need for shark conservation.
Blue Serengeti (42 min)
Dir. Robert Nixon
Marine biologist Dr. Barbara Block leads viewers into the “Blue Serengeti,” a vast and vibrant marine ecosystem hidden beneath the surface of the Pacific. Through cutting-edge technology and breathtaking imagery, this film tracks the movement of ocean giants and reveals why protecting these underwater migration corridors is essential to the health of our planet.
Seafood is generally considered part of a healthy diet, but many fish contain insidious secrets that belie this bromide. Jin Yu follows two young Chinese students with the NGO Shark Stewards as they investigate mercury content in fish samples collected in San Francisco and Hong Kong Chinatowns. The team reveals ancient cultural connections to mercury, and that the Chinese culture is the most at risk to the negative health effects caused by mercury laden fish, and the need for health education in their community
- Year2021
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld
- NoteInterviews: Amina Schtartup (PhD Scripps Institute of Oceanography), David McGuire MEH (Director, Shark Stewards). Graphics: Dan Valentyne (National Resources Defense Council)
- DirectorDavid McGuire
- ProducerShark Stewards
- CastSziyang "Kevin" Zhao, Tak Yung Lee, Munk Foundation, Xin Kang
- EditorKylie West
- MusicRob Nixon (General Fuzz)