In April 2002, photographer Rob Stewart set out to make a film to save sharks. After five years, 12 countries, attempted murder charges, arrests, espionage, corrupt governments, and massive public action, the film Sharkwater was born. What happened next was inspiring. People around the world rallied around sharks, starting dozens of NGOs, lobbying governments, and changing policy all over the world. Sharkwater resulted in massive change for sharks.

Every day, the Shark Conservation movement gains momentum, serving as an inspiration to children and adults all over the world. By educating the public, making conservation cool and accessible to everyone, enabling people to get involved, and showing them how, The Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation is literally conservation “for the people by the people.” Who knew Saving Sharks was so vitally important to our future.

Tragically, on January 31st, 2017, we lost our founder, Rob Stewart. We continue his mission through millions of followers around the world and through the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation. There has never been a more active population, a more captive audience, a more fragile planet, or the available technology to affect change on as massive a scale as there is today. ‍

Rob believed that one person can make a difference and together we can bring positive change: “Conservation is the preservation of human life on earth. And that, above all else is worth fighting for.” Our mission is to create the tools required to engage others in educating our communities worldwide.

To help us continue our work saving sharks and our oceans, please consider a donation.

To Donate to the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation, a registered charity United Conservationists, a U.S. 501c3 (for U.S, Residents) please click here.

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