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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.

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.

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.