Off the beautiful beaches, and amongst breathtaking coral reefs of Australia lurks a deadly and indiscriminate killer. Its thirst for blood kills 1000s each and every year. It lies in wait day after day for innocent victims to swim right into its mouth...
It’s not sharks.
It’s the Government Shark Control Program.
30+ AWARDS
PROJECT GOALS
Raise awareness about the ineffectiveness and harmful impacts of government shark control programs in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Documentary Production: Produce a feature-length documentary, "Envoy: Shark Cull," that:
Investigates the use of baited drum lines and shark nets in Australian waters.
Highlights the scientific evidence against the effectiveness of these methods.
Showcases the dangers these methods pose to sharks, other marine life, and even swimmers and surfers.
Collaboration: Partner with leading ocean conservation organizations like Sea Shepherd, Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), and Humane Society International (HSI) to amplify the message and impact.
Expert Interviews: Feature interviews with renowned ocean conservationists like Ocean Ramsey and Madison Stewart to shed light on the issue and the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem.
Technological Exploration: Investigate and showcase more advanced, ecologically friendly, and effective shark mitigation technologies currently available.
Historical Analysis: Analyze the historical failures of similar shark control programs in other regions to demonstrate the ineffectiveness of these approaches.
Public Action: Educate the public on the issue and empower them to take action against the continuation of the shark cull. This could involve:
Sharing the documentary and campaign materials.
Contacting government officials.
Supporting organizations working to end the cull.
ACT NOW
SIGN THE PETITION
Sign the global petition to tell Australia that the cull needs to stop. It doesn't matter if you're from Queensland or New South Wales, elsewhere in Australia, or elsewhere in the world - this petition if is written on behalf of anyone, anywhere - and addressed to all key decision-makers.
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