What really concerns me about this documentary is the clear reference that Costa Rica government and by default the people supports these shark killers. Watching a fast boat with 3 armed guards pursuing the producer’s ship, really shocked me as if they were protecting the shark killers. Unfortunately I didn’t watch the part where explains why these coast guards were after them but I would be the first to march against the government if this was true they wanted to put him in jail just because he wanted to film how the sharks were killed for its fins. Again I don’t want to sound naive but as far as I know no body would be put in jail just because was trying to spoil these shark killer’s business…I don’t think so Jennifer, please don’t beat me for say that.

I know for instance that around Coco’s Island and other places not only “ticos” but also other ships from other countries( including China, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Colombia,Japan just to name a few) come to Costa Rica to explode our rich natural resources and unfortunately we don’t have enough resources to fight back this “mafia” as the film makes reference. It is most likely that some fisherman from Costa Rica unload their boats with shark’s fins in Costa Rica, but this still illegal and I have seen in news, cases where police retain this ships and penalize the ship’s owner. Unfortunately, yes we might require harder laws that help prevent this and I recognize my government is weak creating effective laws.

I hope maybe using the money of this awarded film can help to get more help and resources to safeguard the island and other places where this is happening. Also will be go to differentiate the good people from this Mafia on these films to avoid generalize and have the wrong people beaten as Jennifer Herrell states above. Not all Costa Ricans are bad as well as not all “Gringos” are bad despite the pollution of the world or not all Danish and Japanese people are bad being responsible of the unmerci massacres of whales as well, or all the people that lives in Congo of killing the Gorillas…so on and so on.

I support these kind of documentaries that wants to bring conscience about what is going on, however it opens my eye about how the information is presented by the authors. I just hope that because of this I would not be treated as a shark killer whenever I introduce myself as as costa rican outside my Country, without mention what would happened to me if I ever meet Jennifer around.

Erick

We absolutely totally support and applaud the great work you have done and continue to do in shark conservation and beyond. We operate as a world-wide Television channel trying to raise awareness in all areas of earth conservation from global warming issues, to animal cruelty, to airing practical vegan cooking shows, plus many more constructive ways to help our planet survive as peacefully and harmoniously as possible.
We would love do feature Sharkwater and your work in one of our programs and would like to know if there was any chance of interviewing you (at any events worldwide) or having permission to use your DVD footage? We are based in Los Angeles and have branches in the UK, and many other countries.

With deep gratitude,

Patrick

I’m speechless.

You movie was beautiful. I saw it almost 3 months ago and I’m STILL talking about it. You are my inspiration. A true hero.
I used to just think that everything was ok with the world and that no one was really that bad until I saw this movie and saw how these people can just KILL and not feel anything…no sympathy or anything.It broke my heart.

I told so many people that I was going to change the world,just like you ,but they always told me, your only in high school.
I know I am only in high school but I will help, I will get the word out there
I have already signed up to help at the animal shelter for bringing the dogs on walks and grooming the animals. I’m setting my future on helping this world and the living creatures in it.
I am determined to become a marine biologist and ocean photographer because I’m simply in love with it.

I just want to thank you
I thank you soo much, you are a gift to our world

With much respect

Gabriella

I heard about your documentary through a co-worker and ordered it on my TV that same evening(yesterday). I previously had huge misconceptions about sharks, but after watching that, my views have changed completely. I have always had a huge interest in the ocean, and ocean life. My Dad’s side of the family is from the Bahamas, and when I went there, we did snorkeling and went down in mini submarines to explore the ocean life. one of the most amazing experiences of my life..I can only imagine how amazing your life experiences have been.. although, I know that some are not great, esecially after watching your film. It saddens me and disgusts me that people could do such horrible things to such a beatiful creature.
My hometown is VERY close to yours! I am currently working full-time trying to decide on what I want to do. I have gone back and forth with ideas about Nursing, and a few others, but have always had a HUGE interest to do more travelling. I have also gained an interest in marine biology, I’ve had one for some time, but even more so after watching your film. That was always what my Dad wanted to be when he grew up in the Bahamas, but unfortunately he never got the chance to go through with it.
I am very interested in what you do, and I think you are an amazing person to have made such an effort and now made a dent in history to show people the reality of what is going on in our oceans.
I am very interested in helping and interested in travelling. Please let me know what I can do to help.
I look forward to hearing back from you!

Sincerely,
Another Canadian Girl,
Heather

I live in France. I just saw the film and I have to confess that I’m touched… very touched!
I’ve studied biology to try to do the same thing that you’re doing.. but it’s a big fight and it’s not really easy.. actually I ‘m not working as a biologist … I work in something that helps people to protect the environment… (!!??)
I just want you to know that what you’re doing is great and that you are big and that you’ll arrive far.. don’t give up!
I’ll try to diffuse this film to all my friends..

PS. Sorry about my english..

dear rob this message is for you:

Charmeur de requins,
entraînes avec toi dans les profondeurs de l’Océan,
L’espoir de l’*Amour* Rayonnant…
Requins, baleines et dauphins, frères aimants de *Terre Mère*
Dansants au doux murmure de l’*Amour* annonçant une nouvelle ère,
Répandez et Chantez la Bonne nouvelle d’une Lumière,
jusqu’alors cachée
Enivrés et Joyeux de *L*’avoir Retrouvé
Vibrez et combattez en Unité à *Ses* cotés pour qu’avec vous
le Tout puisse s’élever !

voici un message d’amour et d’espoir
pour le Grand *Frère* des Océans

Je suis très heureuse de savoir qu’une personne telle que vous existe en ce monde!
je suis moi-même dans la protection de l’environnement, essayant tant bien que mal de sensibiliser nos générations futur. Je fais parti d’une association qui à pour but de sauvegarder et protéger nos Océans, une association qui s’étend du Brésil en France. Nous nous battons pour faire entendre la *Voix* de la nature, ce qui n’est pas une “simple affaire” face à des organismes de pouvoir et d’argent. Je travaille avec les enfants et essaye de créer des projets de sensibilisation et de découverte de notre *Terre Mère*
J’espère de tout coeur un jour pouvoir vous rencontrer et ainsi mettre nos missions en commun afin d’apporter à cette planète la Joie de L’Amour Absolu.

Cordialement *V*

Good luck!

Brenda Hampson