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Sharks of Rangiroa: From Legend to Reality

Year: 2004

Length: 53 minutes


Overview:

A powerful documentary on the status of sharks in Rangiroa, French Polynesia. Revered and featured in many Polynesian legends, sharks are now endangered because of increasing overfishing. Featuring rarely seen footage of shark finning and interviews with citizens oh Hong Kong where shark-fin soup is still considered a delicacy. An eye-opener!

Produced by:

U n derwaterCam Productions

 

Credits:

A film by Rachel Campergue and Peter Schneider

 

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