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SHARK MAN: Remembering ROB STEWART

Iridium Satellite UK is Helping Slaughter Endangered Sharks!

100 Celebs, Lawmakers, and Orgs to Iridium Satellite UK: Stop Helping Slaughter Endangered Sharks, Tuna, Turtles and Whales!

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Happy Birthday Rob - Dec 28

Wishing Rob a Happy 44th Birthday on December 28th, 2023

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2023 Rob Stewart Youth Eco-Hero Award

Congratulations to Miyawata Dion Stout, winner of the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival Rob Stewart Youth Eco-Hero award!

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The Pacific Extinction Crisis for Orcas and Salmon

A new documentary about the fragile lives of the Southern Resident killer whales due to the decimation of salmon populations.

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This Harmful Chemical is in Your Seafood

This harmful forever chemical is in your bloodstream, thanks to the seafood you eat.

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Prehistoric Maugean Skate Dangerously Close to Extinction

The Maugean skate's time is running out. Find out what's being done to prevent its extinction.

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9 Ocean Documentaries You Can Watch For Free

Curious about the ocean and the life within it? Here are nine marine documentaries you can enjoy, no subscription needed!

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CAUGHT - a documentary

Age of Union and Sea Shepherd expose the devastation of fishing bycatch on marine life vital to our ecosystem.

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Top 10 Shark Movies According to Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer

Rotten Tomatoes has published its list of best shark movies and we discuss the top ten – including two of Rob’s!

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Be Shark Free!

It's easy to be Shark Free! Watch this short video to learn how to navigate cosmetic and personal care products that are free from shark ingredients.

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Shark Conservation Groups Sign Urgent Appeal to Cosmetic Industry

International shark conservation organizations are urging the cosmetic and personal care industry to stop using shark ingredients.

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Shark Free Industry Webinar

Be inspired by cosmetic and personal care industry leaders at the latest Shark Free webinar.

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Rob Stewart's Legacy Continues

Friends of the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation share how Rob continues to inspire change.

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Congressman Sablan shares how Rob inspired the U.S. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act

Inspired by Rob, Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan sponsored the U.S. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act

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Tarun Nayar joins the growing Shark Free initiative as its latest Ambassador!

Musician Tarun Nayar becomes a Shark Free Ambassador to help protect sharks.

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Raine Maida joins Shark Free

Raine Maida, musician known for his work as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Our Lady Peace, is the most recent to join the Shark Free initiative!

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Join Shark Free

We invite the cosmetic and personal care industry to join the Shark Free revolution by declaring your products are free from shark ingredients.

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Over 100 Cosmetic and Personal Care Brands Declare Shark Free ingredients

Rob Stewart's vision of Shark Free launches with support from the cosmetic and personal care product industry.

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Video: Choose Shark Free Cosmetics & Personal Care Products

Watch this video on the importance of supporting Shark Free cosmetics and personal care products.

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Webinar: How to Save Sharks by Changing Your Daily Personal Care Routine

Discover how YOU can save sharks by supporting a Shark Free personal care products in our latest webinar.

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Global Victory For Sharks

Today marks a historic win for the conservation of sharks with global CITES trade protections!

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Canada - Vote Yes!

Join us in urging Canada to live up to its global reputation as a leader in shark protection!

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Global Win for Sharks and Rays

World Leaders Protect Nearly 100 Species of Sharks and Rays with Adoption of CITES Proposals

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Richard Branson Urges Leaders to Protect Sharks at CITES

Richard Branson loves sharks and urges world leaders to adopt shark proposals at CITES CoP19 next week.

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80% of Consumers Willing to Switch to Shark Free Brands

74% of Americans and Canadians oppose the use of shark ingredients in personal care products

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Urging CITES Member Countries to Protect Sharks

Senator Michael McDonald released an open letter calling on leaders to regulate the shark trade before it is too late.

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Rare Opportunity to Help End Global Shark Fin Trade

One Ocean Worldwide coalition urges CITES Member Countries to adopt shark and ray proposals

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Urgent shark protection is needed!

Sign the petition in support of putting an end to the global shark fin trade once and for all.

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Megadeth's drummer, Dirk Verbeuren, becomes the latest Shark Free Ambassador

Dirk Verbeuren, the drummer for heavy metal band Megadeth, is cranking up the volume with our Shark Free initiative.

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Four Prominent Conservation Organizations Join Forces to Protect the Oceans

The Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation joins forces with For the Oceans Foundation, Fins Attached, and United Conservationists to form an Ocean Coalition to protect the oceans!

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Bif Naked Joins Shark Free

Support for our Shark Free initiative is growing and our team is thrilled to announce Bif Naked as a Shark Free Ambassador!

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Rob Stewart Foundation Honours the Director's Legacy

Discover how the Sharkwater Foundation is continuing Rob's legacy to protect sharks

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Meet Our New ED

We are thrilled to welcome Lana Brandt as our Executive Director

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A message from Rob's friends

Rob, your presence and passion will never be forgotten

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Shark-free cosmetics brands to support on National Lipstick Day - July 29

Check out a list of shark free cosmetics and personal care brands as we celebrate National Lipstick Day!

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Taking Action on Shark Awareness Day!

Take a look at 10 facts you must know about sharks and the wins that have been made to protect them!

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Watch Eli Roth’s new shark film Fin!

Fin, by award-winning horror filmmaker Eli Roth and executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio is available on Discovery+ starting July 13.

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The U.S. Senate Passes the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act!

The U.S. Senate passed the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act. Now it’s back to the House for ratification.

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Hong Kong Seizes $2.2 M in illegal Shark Fins!

Hong Kong customs seized over three tonnes of dried shark fins at the HK International Airport.

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What We've Done at Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation

Here's what we've done since Sharkwater Extinction released

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Shining the Spotlight on Shark Girl Madison Stewart!

Australian Madison Stewart is celebrated for her work to save sharks on International Women's Day

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Remember Rob Stewart on January 31

Rob Stewart: December 28, 1979 to January 31, 2017

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New study finds most UK sharks have ingested plastics

A new study has found most sharks in the United Kingdom have consumed microplastics and other man-made fibers.

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Massive Chinese fishing fleet spotted off Galapagos Islands

A massive fleet of more than 260 mostly Chinese fishing vessels has been spotted hovering in the waters near the Galapagos Islands.

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Taiwan bans fishing of Megamouth, Basking and Great White sharks

Taiwan has announced a ban on the fishing of three large-size shark species.

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Sir Richard Branson joins Sharkwater Expedition in BVI

A Special thank you to Sir Richard Branson who joined us diving from his beautiful island.

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Sharkwater Extinction screens for the United Nations

Sharkwater Extinction was streamed across the world in honor of World Environment Day 2020 thanks to a collaboration with the United Nations.

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A Day in the Life of Earth wins annual Rob Stewart Award

Winner of the third annual Rob Stewart Award for Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or Series at the Canadian Screen Awards

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U.S. House votes YES to ban the Shark Fin trade!

The U.S. House passed The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 737) in a bipartisan vote of 310-107.

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Canada Honours Rob Stewart’s Tireless Crusade to Save Sharks

Acclaimed Filmmaker Rob Stewart's tireless crusade for sharks celebrated as historic legislation ends the import & export of shark fins in Canada.

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Canada Bans The Import And Export of Shark Fins!

Bill C-68 will significantly reduce the market for sharks and decrease the millions being dismembered and left for dead in the oceans they call home.

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Shark Fin Soap

Learn about our partnership with Lush Cosmetics and this popular limited edition product.