PORBEAGLES IN PERIL
The Porbeagle shark is a close relative to the Great White. Like many shark species commercial fishing has massively depleted their population, to which the Porbeagle is particularly sensitive due to their nature to aggregate in large numbers in coastal waters.
This film documents a ground breaking expedition off of the coast of Cornwall, UK to satellite tag this amazing shark for the first time in the NE Atlantic. In addition to achieving all of the scientific objectives, we also obtained the first ever comprehensive and good quality footage of free swimming Porbeagles.
For a full expedition report then please visit the Shark Conservation Society website.
AWARDS
British Underwater Image Festival 2008 - Winner - DVD (joint)
Our World Underwater International Image Festival 2008 - Bronze - Conservation Film
Eastern Mediterranean Underwater Film Festival 2008 - Winner - Short Documentary
31st International Wildlife Film Festival 2008 - Honourable Mention for Conservation Message