In Australia, the Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW) Governments shark control programs use tactics and methods first established in the 1930s. Baited drum lines and shark nets are vain attempts to protect swimmers and surfers.
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The effectiveness of these archaic methods has been scientifically disproven. They not only pose a threat to sharks, a species under great threat, but also to a multitude of other marine life and even, horrifically, the swimmers and surfers they are intended to protect.
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We have joined forces with Sea Shepherd, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Humane Society International (HSI) to expose the deception perpetuated by the Queensland and New South Wales Governments.
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Envoy: Shark Cull is a feature-length documentary which follows some of the biggest names in ocean conservation, such as Sea Shepherd, Ocean Ramsey and Madison Stewart. We will join these experts as they explore and expose this scarcely understood topic. We will also learn the importance of sharks in our oceans while uncovering the longest marine cull in history.
Additionally, we will be exploring:
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More advanced, ecologically suitable and effective shark mitigation technologies available today
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The historical failings of other states and countries
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How you can help stop the cull
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Envoy: Shark Cull is the voice of a dedicated few.
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Those who are desperate to facilitate change.
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Those willing to examine the failings of the current shark control program.
Those dedicated to exposing the Government’s desperate attempt to keep the truth from public eyes.
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Those ready to face the political pressure which stops positive change.
Narrated By:
Eric Bana
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Producer/Director:
Andre Borell
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Featuring:
Madison Stewart
Ocean Ramsey
Layne Beachley
Paul de Gelder
Tom Carroll
Lawrence Chlebek
Jonathan Clark
Juan Oliphant
Dr. Leonardo Guida
Holly Richmond
DoP:
James Kable
Cinematographers:
James Kable​
Reese Lowe
Andre Borell
William Mulders
Underwater Cinematographers:
Andy Brandy Casagrande IV
Keoni Bowthorpe
Christian Miller
Juan Oliphant
Nicole McLaughlan
Andre Borell
Michael Rutzen
Aerial Cinematographers:
Eric Sterman
Reese Lowe
Mark Dujmovic
Andre Borell
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Cameras:
RED
Panasonic
GoPro
Special thanks to:
Sea Shepherd
Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)
Humane Society International (HSI)
DJI
RED
Gates
Sennheiser
Envoy: Shark Cull has been filmed on location in:
Surfers Paradise, Qld, Australia
Great Barrier Reef, Qld, Australia
Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Noosa, Qld, Australia
Bundaberg, Qld, Australia
Townsville, Qld, Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Avalon Beach, NSW, Australia
Cottesloe Beach, WA, Australia
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Gansbaai, South Africa
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Beqa, Fiji
Va’vau, Tonga
Nassau, Bahamas
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