Anti Shark Week Video

Thanks guys, Thomas I'd love to see one of your pictures with funny comments.

Tens of Millions it is, thanks Nick,

Steve

Thanks Eric, well made video indeed.

It's important to pass the message but at the same time it's important doesn't leave it wide open to criticism with vague figures.

Do you remember the climategate? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climatic_Research_Unit_email_controversy

Bye

Steve, what about a "Bloodthirsty pitiless bull shark devouring men in a total carnage" ?

always makes people at least smile.

And, should always be coming with approprial "real" comments :

This Bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, was captured for scientific

purpose around Belep, New Caledonia. Bull sharks are very strong, but

they can quickly become tired. Occasionally a bull shark, after a

capture, requires assistance to help it regain its strength before

release. A little push is sometimes necessary. This one was a 2.5

meter male now called Survivor. Bull sharks are highly unpredictable

and this must not be done without the presence of experienced and

professional scientists, who understand bull shark behaviour.

On the photo :

Eric Clua (Vidéo Camera)

Jonathan Werry (pushing the shark)

Copyright Thomas Vignaud / CRISP,

This photo can not be used for any purpose.

Sorry to resurrect a dead horse, but a newly published study by Dalhousie University, which extrapolated illegal catch numbers, confirms that 100 million sharks are killed each year.

Do you have a link Eric? I found this report of a paper http://news.fiu.edu/2013/03/100millionsharks/52935

Looks like what you were describing

"Based on data collected for the latest study, shark deaths were estimated at 100 million in 2000 and 97 million in 2010. The total possible range of mortality is between 63 and 273 million annually."

Steve

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21629173

PEW have posted about a report today that suggests that the 100 million figure may be correct:

http://www.pewenvironment.org/news-room/press-releases/new-study-says-100-million-sharks-killed-annually-85899454451

Marine Policy journal came up with a range between 63 million and 273 million, with 100 million being an aggregate.

Adam

Yup The JMP abstract is here"

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X13000055

I liked the imagery, and rather enjoyed the older feel to the voice-over.

As for the figures given, I think that the film-maker and some members of the audience are too concerned with establishing the number, whether for the sake of honesty or for the sake of drama.

A simple way for the film-maker to express his point while remaining completely truthful is to step back from the role of census taker and letting the scientists do the arguing:

"Scientific investigation suggests that humans annually kill up to 100,000,000 sharks."

This statement is completely accurate, yet the film-maker's evocative point retains its clarity.

For what it's worth, I would not be surprised to discover that 100,000,000 is an underestimate, considering the added and undocumented impacts of pollution and increased competition for food with humans, etc.

In sum, I liked the film but would subtly tweak the audio content -- very interesting work, overall, Eric.