Sharkwater questions

1. Rob Stewart addresses a complex social issue in his documentary. By revealing the corrupt underground businesses of shark fining, Stewart showcases the negative effects of these businesses and how it not only puts sharks in danger, but disturbs the natural homeostasis of the seas. A prime example of is this, is when Stewart reveals a large stash of shark fins drying on the rooftops as the owners try to cover it up, Stewart explains that the number of fins being driedout,  translates to hundreds of sharks that have brutally been finned.

2. Rob Stewart attempts to raise awareness regarding the negative affects of shark-fining, he manages to capture the attention of the viewers as some 80 countries have banned shark finning since Sharkwater has come out. Furthermore, Stewart and his crew also raise awareness for this situation in costa rica, as protests erupted after the departure of stewart in regards to shark finning. Steward was able to effictivily use some techniques to better support his thesis towards sharks, he first introduced statistics of shark attacks in order to disproof that they are dangerous, than later provide shocking images of the the sharks being brutally finned inorder to capture sympathy from the audience and to expose the true harsh nature of shark finning


3. By exposing the harsh natures of the shark fining process, the movie reveals the unethical treatment of sharks and how it ultimately affect the balance of the sea.  By removing the apex predator from the oceans, the natural homeostasis is greatly affected because they regulate everything beneath them. Furthermore, the movie explains how sharks are not the dangerous creatures often portrayed media and are in-fact shy creatures. This helps make the viewer more aware of how their actions towards some creature can have drastic impact on their lives and the natural homeostasis.

4. Although i admire some of Rob Stewart's work, i believe his career choice is an unusual one. I personally would not follow in his foot steps primarly due to the fact that funding can be a major problem. Regardless of personal gain, proper funding for a documentary is one of its keys to success, it acquires support, more information, and better production for the film leading to its success. Thats why i believe that if can not acquire proper funding like most novice film makers do, it will have a detrimental affect on the effectiviness of my documentry regardless of how important the topic is.