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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

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  2. Negative: 2 out of 10

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  1. BrentS.
    Mar 27, 2008
    10
    Check you math = it does not average out to 59 the movie needs to be seen by anyone who cars about our oceans!
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  2. Mike
    Jun 2, 2008
    0
    A bore of a documentary, which goes from one topic to another, yet none are interesting.
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  3. LKM.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    This is an important and poetic film with a beauty and deep spiritual connection to it's topic.
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  4. KamalB
    Aug 15, 2008
    10
    Its a shame that we human beings have affected our planet so much that we are so close to our own extinction. This film is a great service and an honest effort to bring to light the issue which need more serious effort from nations and policy makers to take concrete steps to save such amazing, beautiful and I would say perfect creatures. Very moving Film. Perfect 10.
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  5. JR
    Jun 17, 2009
    4
    Where's the science? Stewart claims to be a marine biologist, then sinks into the most ham-fisted, heavy handed argument imaginable. Luckily I am convinced of that argument, but no thanks to this guy, who offers no insight, no answers, and in the end, succeeds only at reminding us how much we humans suck. How helpful is that? Sharks need a better friend I'm afraid.
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  6. MK
    Aug 30, 2009
    10
    While the last scene is gratuitous and narcissistic, this film truly made me cry. The graphic portrayal of the shark fin industry and the necessity to protect these amazing creatures make this film a must-see for anyone who cares even remotely about preserving marine ecosystems.
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  7. Oct 6, 2010
    10
    Watched this movie several times now, and it still makes me cry every time. And of course Stewart's gonna focus on himself, it's a movie! He's the hero, we have to like him so we'll like his ideas. As far as documentaries go, this is a masterpiece. It's perfectly persuasive and controlled. There's no ranting or whinging and the feeling of desperation is clearly communicated
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
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  1. Reviewed by: Michael Esposito
    75
    Probably ranks as one of the most frightening shark movies ever---but sharks are the victims.
  2. This beautiful and urgent eco-doc takes a bite out of the shark mythology made indelible by "Jaws."
  3. Stewart's documentary is seldom less than compelling in its quest to raise international awareness about a situation that is threatening to put sharks on the endangered list.