Shark Free Initiative Members and Supporters

It’s not just a fragrance; it’s a lifestyle.

BIIMIL Body Skincare, is a unique line of products that is designed to nourish and protect your skin from head to toe. Biimil means secret in Korean. Our products are made with natural, plant-based ingredients and are free from harsh chemicals. We’re committed to creating products that are not only effective, but also good for your skin and the environment. Our mission was to create a product that was all-natural, vegan, and full of the best ingredients to keep your skin healthy.

Bio Medika is a medical Skincare Cosmeceutical Brand for qualified Cosmetologists, Nurses, and Medical Professionals. The focus of the brand is target concerns like acne, excessive oiliness, anti-ageing, hyper-pigmentation and uneven skin tone.

To reduce plastic packaging that pollutes our oceans and harms our ocean creatures.

Includes brands: Dippity-Do, La Coupe, orgnx, and Fun Care. Centura Brands is committed to provide personal care products that meet our mission of “better for you and better for the environment.”

Our mission is to help every Indigenous person see their value in the world while we develop sustainable colour cosmetics that don’t end up in a landfill, and are made for every human.

Plant-powered Biotech Codex Labs is a biotech company grounded in science, dedicated to supporting the microbiome, and pioneering products having clinically proven, meaningful skincare benefits. Our mission is to blend ethnobotany and genetics with biotech innovation, to create a new standard in dermo-cosmetics and OTC: plant-based biotech beauty.

Brands include: Just For Men, Vagisil, and Seabond. At Combe, instead of shying away from very personal personal care problems, we aim to embrace and solve them.

Cosmetics Alliance Canada is the leading Canadian trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care products industry. They acts as the principal voice of the industry with government and media, representing our members on a wide range of issues and interests.

Druide® is an international personal care brand that offers over 180 ECOCERT® certified organic products. With over 40 years of expertise, the Druide® Laboratories is recognized worldwide and offers consumers’ high-performance, natural and certified organic products.

We believe the makeup in our cosmetics case shouldn’t compromise the health of any person, animal or the planet. That’s why our products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

We have ocean-safe cosmetics and skin care with coral-reef safe SPF in all the products.

We are delighted to support Shark Free in this initiative as sharks are incredible animals, and enormously important to ocean health, yet despite this we kill over 100 million of them globally every year. We must stop this trend.

framesi is dedicated to you, the professional. Our products have always been professional only and are sold exclusively to licensed hairdressers. framesi never sells its products to retail chains or discount beauty outlets. So when you use framesi, you know you are giving your clients the best that only you can give.

Includes brands: Annabelle, CW Beggs and Sons, Lise Watier, and Marcelle. We deliver innovative, safe and high-quality products to women and men of all ages. We believe every employee makes a difference and has an impact in delivering a positive experience for our retailers, consumers and other members of our community.

With a passion for beauty and a commitment to ethical and sustainable products, iLM Skincare has become one of the most successful skincare brands on the planet. We’re dedicated to helping everyone achieve their best skin, no matter their skin type or concerns.

International Custom Pak is a 2nd generation, family owned, Canadian corporation specializing in formulation development and custom manufacturing, filling, and packaging of health & beauty products.

Keeper Beauty Co. is committed to simplicity in beauty using natural ingredients and aiming to reduce waste and harm to our planet. We continue to learn, align and support initiatives like Shark Free for a better tomorrow.

Lira Clinical’s philosophy of Science Discovering Nature’s Secrets utilizing sustainable ingredients is an equivalent priority with #sharkfree compliance. Be Bright. Be Beautiful. Be Real.

Our consumers’ health and safety have always been an absolute priority for L’Oréal. As is the support of animal welfare. Brands include: Atelier Cologne, Biotherm, Cacharel, Carita, Decléor, CeraVe, Dermablend, Dessange Paris, Diesel, Essie, Garnier, Giorgio Armani, Guy Laroche, IT Cosmetics, Kiehl’s, Kérastase, La Roche-Posay, Lancôme, L’Oréal Paris, L’Oréal Professionnel, Maison Martin Margiela, Matrix, Maybelline New York, NYX, Ombrelle, Paloma Picasso, Pureology, Ralph Lauren, Redken, Roger&Gallet, Shu Uemura, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, SkinCeuticals, The Body Shop, Urban Decay, Vichy, Viktor&Rolf, Yves Saint-Laurent

Lush Cosmetics makes fresh, handmade, cruelty-free, and vegetarian products for bath, body, hair, and more. We’re proud to say that over 35% of our products are naked (packaging-free) and most of our packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials. From the iconic bath bomb to body butters, vegan haircare, fresh face masks, and more—Lush is your one stop shop for ethical, fun, and fabulous products. Lush recognizes that we operate on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. Our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff, are guests on this land and, as we act to repair past harm, we do it in allyship with Indigenous People.

Miracle 10 is a Canadian-made and mother-daughter-led skincare line composed of clinically formulated, cosmeceutical-grade ingredients.

NORM solves the problem of dry or severe skin conditions due to the environment your skin may be exposed to. With our products, a little amount goes a long way as we provide an effective unique blend of natural cosmetic products with a higher concentration. Our customers benefit from our transparency, and the knowledge that we stand for the same things they do: health, sustainability, and general kindness toward our planet and those that inhabit it.

Omy Laboratories is a revolutionary vegan skincare brand committed to providing personalized, tailor-made skincare solutions that maximize efficacy and cater to the needs of even the most sensitive skin. With an unwavering commitment to quality, this no-compromise beauty brand offers a comprehensive range of products that target all skin issues at once. Whether you’re looking for a gentle cleanser or a powerful serum, Omy Laboratories has you covered with carefully crafted formulations that deliver visible results. Experience the transformative power of skincare that truly understands your unique needs and unlocks your skin’s natural radiance with Omy Laboratories.

The time is now to embrace the value of clean beauty. Whether you are a passionate creator of a clean beauty product, a curious explorer who is looking for an authentic experience, or a long-time lover of clean beauty, ONDA Beauty is here for you.

Taking care of living better.

We bring made-to-order, organic, cruelty free products to your skincare shelf. Our body lotion is made from scratch with natural and fair-trade ingredients, ensuring your skin is always moisturized and fresh.

Beauty brand builder with brands including Filorga, Uriage, Comptoir Sud Pacifque, Nuxe, Pupa Milano, Jack Black, Embryolisse, Malin+Goetz, and Pureessentiel.

As environmentalists, our founders are passionately dedicated to creating luxurious beauty products with the cleanest ingredients; and are continually inspired by plants and nature’s generosity.

Refresh BotanicalsTM is proudly Canadian and all of our research and manufacturing resides in Canada. We strive to continuously research cutting edge trends in organic skin care with our Canadian biochemists and formulators that are committed to addressing everyday skin care concerns through innovative skin care solutions.

Our mission is beauty innovations for a better world. Brands include Anessa, Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, the Delicate Skin Program, Elixir, Inryu, IPSA, NARS, Perfect Cover, Ginza Shiseido, Sidekick, The Ginza, Tory Burch, and Ulé.

Skinfeed combines three vital elements ‘ science-based formulas, organic ingredients, and clinically-proven benefits ‘ in our products for a truly revolutionary result.

Our beauty brand is on a mission to be leaders in blue beauty: formulating only with ingredients that pose no harm to aquatic life. We researched over 800 different cosmetic ingredients for their impact on both fresh and ocean water systems. Where there is too little information or too much scientific debate about biodegradability and bioaccumulation we adopt a motto #anydoubtleaveitout.

Subtle Green is a vegan, natural skincare company developing effective, ethically conscious solutions. We are proudly opposed to environment exploitative and animal tested/ derived ingredients.

Teaology is an independent Italian beauty brand of clean, vegan, effective, sustainable cosmetics. We believe that what is good for us is good for our skin, for this reason we have packed in each product the antioxidant benefits of tea, a millennial medicinal plant, using a patented technology “Tea Infusion Skincare”. All our products are 100% made in Italy, formulated with raw materials from renewable sources and clean, clinically tested ingredients. Production is outsourced to manufacturers in certified low environmental impact facilities. Our packaging is at 99% recyclable and, when possible, recycled: every day our team work passionately to find more sustainable solutions knowing that every little improvement can make a difference. We are proud to be part of B Corp community, this certification is one of our external commitments to make us more and more sustainable because this is the only way to save the planet and ourselves. B for Beauty.

The Best Toothpaste Co is committed to providing the most ethically crafted, environmentally friendly natural toothpaste possible: from the ingredients, sourcing, and packaging.

The Honey Lounge is an herbal body and skincare line that promotes self-love and wellness for the body through innovative herbal remedies.

We believe in caring for people and planet. People and Planet Positive. Unilever brands include: Axe, Degree, Dermalogica, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Lever 2000, Lifebuoy, Love Beauty Planet, Nexxus, Noxema, Pond’s, Rexona, Schmidt’s, Shea Moisture, Simple, St. Ives, TRESemmé, VO5, and Vaseline

VinoSpa is like no other brand on the market. Our science was discovered naturally and not in a lab. We boost the power of our ingredients by harnessing our signature ingredient, The Pinot Noir Noble Grape, and its red wine which contains naturally occurring resveratrol and polyphenols. These have been known for centuries to deliver powerful healing, age-defying antioxidants that, when applied to your skin, defend against negative environmental influences. They improve your skin’s elasticity and luminosity. We then infuse it with essential oils for the mind, body, and soul.

“It should be good policy and practice not to engage in the trade of endangered species.”
Darren Praznik, President & CEO of Cosmetics Alliance Canada

Don has more than 40 years experience in the industry having worked for P&G, Gillette, Avon, Method, and the Honest Company. He is now President/CEO of the Independent Beauty Association.

Dr. Ken Marenus has been working in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Industry for 40 years. He is the former President and CEO of the Independent Beauty Association and former President of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.

2050 Project is a nonprofit organization that specializes in environmental communications. We are a collection of passionate activists that believe in the power of positive messaging, the importance of collaboration, and the profound impact of community-led action. Our brand of communication adds relevance to complex issues and energizes individuals so that they are inspired to challenge the status quo. Check out our services below and follow us on Instagram @2050project.us for a little motivation and some fun.

Empowering action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy.

All One Ocean’s mission is to educate our communities about the destructive impact of litter on our ocean and waterways and provide simple, sustainable, and effective ways to reduce our impact on the ocean environment.

Animal Justice works to pass strong new animal protection laws, pushes to hold industries accountable for widespread animal suffering, and gives animals a voice in courtrooms across the country.

APPC works to elect legislators who stand for a just, equitable, and sustainable society that respects, protects and enhances the environment and the animals and plants with whom we share our world.

Animal Welfare Media/Kibble Creative is a production company that makes short films for a wide range of animal welfare and conservation groups. Our work is meant to educate about issues and incite action. Our motto is “it’s not production, it’s proaction.”

Aquatic animal welfare is a highly neglected and tractable issue. Approximately 500 billion aquatic animals are farmed annually in high-suffering conditions and, to date, there is negligible advocacy aimed at improving fish and shrimp welfare. We support research on welfare interventions, then advocate for the most promising initiatives’ implementation, with the aim of positively impacting the lives of aquatic animals.

Beneath the Waves (BTW) is dedicated to promoting ocean health and using science and technology to catalyze ocean policy. BTW specifically focuses on threatened species conservation and marine protected areas, with a deep affinity for sharks. BTW’s work creates the conservation evidence needed to inform broad-scale and region-specific ocean policies, while also providing solutions to new or emerging conservation challenges.

Working with and helping the Colombian government protect the Malpelo sanctuary

Blue Green Planet Project Inc’s in initiative to align Reforestation with ocean ecology and plant trees for carbon. We’ve been inspired by Rob Stewart’s work in the Sharkwater foundation.

Blue Planet Society is a volunteer pressure group campaigning to protect the world’s ocean. Join the cause and help save our precious marine life.

Born Free works to protect all animals, to provide the best treatment for those held captive, and conserve species and protect individual animals.

COARE’s purpose is to study our oceans and increase public awareness of the earth’s marine environment through educational programs and outreach. It is entirely run and led by volunteers with diverse expertise in ecology, law, marine photography, conservation, education, and oceanography. Our Vision is a world where our oceans are respected by all humankind – A world where everyone strives for a sustainable and harmonious relationship with the ocean and its creatures ‘ and where individuals, businesses, and governments encourage one another to continually make conscious and informed decisions.

CREMA is a non-profit NGO based In Costa Rica that works to protect resources of our oceans and promote sustainable fishing policies in Costa Rica and Central America.

Code Blue Foundation is a private charitable foundation supporting innovative projects that promote protection, restoration and resilience of critical ocean and watershed ecosystems. We also support media projects which raise awareness of the importance of these essential natural systems which support all life on the planet.

CWI strives to create a free and fair world for all beings through the implementation of strategic actions designed to end animal cruelty.

We work to inspire and cultivate humane communities. We empower them to protect and manage their wildlife sustainably, compassionately, and autonomously.

Always grounded in sound evidence, the David Suzuki Foundation empowers people to take action in their communities on the environmental challenges we collectively face. We’re One Nature.

DawnWatch encourages the best possible media coverage of animal issues so that people can make informed choices in line with their own values.

From the source to the sea, defending clean water and the coastal zone through science, education and law.

Echo Conservation is a grassroots project, working to protect wildlife and wilderness in British Columbia.

Fin Free is a global campaign addressing the mass slaughter of sharks caused by the high demand for shark products.

To conduct research, promote conservation, and provide education for the protection of the marine ecosystem.

Artist and Ocean Advocate Jessica Adanich created the Fuzzy Sharks art installation as a way to educate and inspire individuals to care about sharks. This classic and popular installation has become Jessica’s campaign name for her work which spans from soft sculpture, art quilts to graphic design.

Collective actions to combat legal and illegal overfishing and cruel and unsustainable practices.

Georgian Bay Forever is a charity dedicated to scientific research and public education on Georgian Bay’s aquatic ecosystem. Our mission is to protect, enhance, and restore the aquatic ecosystem of Georgian Bay by funding accredited research on water levels, water quality, and ecosystems; by educating the public and governments on issues regarding the environmental protection, conservation, the safety and preservation of the water and the natural features of the Georgian Bay area of Ontario; and by enhancing the public’s appreciation for their environment.

The Animalist Association Libera! is an NGO founded in Barcelona in 2004, currently with a presence in several countries. In recent years we have focused our efforts on the preparation of political advocacy proposals that have allowed us to modify the legislation and advance the moral consideration of all animals.

Engages in scientific, social and economic research to ensure our campaigns are grounded in fact and our solutions are science-based
Interprets scientific data for diverse audiences through maps, reports and other publications, so that all stakeholders can be informed and involved in decision-making
Engages with government, industry and the people who live and work on the coast to create viable solutions to conservation issues
Promotes sound public policy and corporate social responsibility
Enables coastal communities to protect the ocean resources they depend upon.

The Marine Conservation Science Institute, a renowned leader in Great White Shark research, is founded on the belief that focused research can make a difference in how we view and manage our marine resources.

Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is a nonprofit working for healthy coral reefs, clean ocean water and abundant native fish for the islands of Maui County.

Promotes the conservation of critical ecosystems and species by working directly with communities to promote sustainable solutions to local environmental issues and educate local populations on the importance of biodiversity.

The Nets Out Now coalition is a group of organisations and brands that stand against Australia’s shark culling programs. These methods are ineffective at improving beach safety and do not have the social licence to continue, especially those that kill large amounts of by-catch of non-target species such as dolphins, whales and turtles.

Ocean Conservation Society is a nonprofit organization conducting long-term marine mammal research and educational projects for the protection of the oceans and marine wildlife.

OPS inspires, empowers, and connects a global community using high-impact films and visual storytelling to expose the most critical issues facing our planet.

Our Hen House produces upbeat yet hard-hitting podcasts that amplify the voices of people who are working to change the world for animals.

PangeaSeed Foundation is an international non-profit organization acting at the intersection of culture and environmentalism to further the conservation of our oceans. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities to create meaningful environmental change for oceans through science, education, and ARTivism (S.E.A).

Plastic Pollution Coalition is a non-profit communications and advocacy organization that collaborates with an expansive global alliance of organizations, businesses, and individuals to create a more just, equitable, regenerative world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts.

SEE Turtles connects people with sea turtles in meaningful, personal and, memorable ways. We help the sea turtle community connect, grow, and thrive by supporting community-based conservation efforts.

San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores San Diego County’s rivers, streams, beaches, bays, coastline and ocean through a strategic blend of advocacy, science, education, community engagement and outreach.

To promote the improvement of the marine environment by encouraging the sustainability of fisheries and other forms of use and minimizing the impacts of pollution though knowledge, education, communication and political intervention.

Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that engages in direct action campaigns to defend wildlife, and conserve and protect the world’s oceans from illegal exploitation and environmental destruction.

SeaLegacy combines decades of experience in conservation, photography, and communications, with the latest digital and social technologies, to build a healthy future for our oceans.

The Shared Earth Foundation is committed to the tenet that all creatures have an enduring claim to sustainable space on this planet. It believes that today’s human beings have the responsibility to share Earth’s resources with other creatures and future generations by limiting their adverse impact on the planet, and by enriching and protecting Earth’s wild life and the places they inhabit.

Shark Steward’s mission is to save endangered sharks and rays from overfishing and the shark fin trade, and protect critical marine habitat through the establishment of marine protected areas. Our vision is a healthy ocean with fully protected populations of sharks and rays and 30% of healthy marine areas protected for future generations.

“Cultivating a sustainable future from a sustainable environment rooted in our culture and thriving wild salmon ecosystem.” The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition was founded in 2004 by a diverse group of people living and working in the Skeena River watershed. Our board of directors and membership reflects the broad interests of the people in this region. We are united in understanding that short term industrial development plans, even 50 year plans, will not benefit our region in the long run if they undermine the social and environmental fabric that holds the watershed and its communities together.

SCIL is a leading political animal advocacy group founded to promote legislation that saves and protects animals and the environment in California and beyond.

Stop Finning EU’s purpose is the protection of marine ecosystems and sharks. Although many shark species are already threatened with extinction, sharks continue to be hunted for their fins in Europe. Our goal is to end the trade of shark fins in the EU by supporting shark protections, educating the public on the situation of sharks and marine ecosystems, promoting research and the implementation of concrete shark protections.

We plant trees! Summit puts back.

A grassroots, local nonprofit organization run by a small team of dedicated staff and supported by passionate volunteers, just like you! We inspire local communities to care for their coastlines through fun, hands- on beach cleanups. We also coordinate educational programs, team building corporate cleanups, waste diversion services, public awareness campaigns and we help others organize their own beach cleanups.

Animal Alliance of Canada is a federally incorporated non-profit dedicated to the protection of all animals and the environment through electoral politics, legislative advocacy, education and rescue.

The Fur-Bearers is a registered Canadian charity that works to protect fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research and education.

The SeaChange Agency is an organization aimed at improving oceanic ecosystems for sharks, sea turtles and all engendered species.

The Toronto Vegetarian Association advocates for a healthier, greener, more compassionate world through plant-based eating.

To take swift and decisive action to protect and restore marine and aquatic species and their habitats and to inspire people in communities all over the world to join us as active and vocal advocates.

Research for the conservation of the scalloped hammerhead sharks in Panama.

Through media, online communities, empowering tools, tangible action plans and youth engagement, we are enabling and inspiring people around the globe to take real, meaningful action.

Upstream helps leaders remake how we consume to protect the planet and grow connection and community.

The first free video on demand platform dedicated to the future of our planet.

We Animals Media documents animals used for food, fashion, entertainment and experimentation through compelling photo and video-journalism. These visuals are available on our stock platform.

The Whaleman Foundation is an oceanic research, conservation and production organization dedicated to preserving and protecting dolphins, whales, and their ocean habitat.

Zoocheck works to protect the interests and well-being of wild animals through investigation and research, legislative campaigns, court actions, capacity building initiatives and animal rescues.

Dr. Antoniou began his shark conservation path in 1994 as the Director of Field Operations for the Shark Research Institute. He is currently the CEO for Fins Attached, which he founded in 2010.

Dr. Boris Worm is a marine ecologist, and the Killam Research Professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada & a professor of marine biology at Dalhousie University. Boris Worm is constantly exploring the world’s oceans, working with students who share his interests.

Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark is the University Director of Animal Care based at Dalhousie University. He is actively involved in endangered species research ranging from sharks, sea otters, and Atlantic Whitefish to blue whales and leatherback sea turtles.

David Suzuki is an award-winning scientist, broadcaster, and environmentalist. He is an author, professor emeritus at UBC, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation and host of the CBC science and natural history television series The Nature of Things.

Michael has dedicated his professional life to studying marine ecology and fish behavior. He is renowned for his work with pelagic fishes (particularly billfish), white sharks, California coastal fishes and coral reef fishes. He has been a leader in the field of electronic tagging and enjoys working on both the engineering as well as the biological aspects of this field.

“While many shark populations continue to decline globally, science shows that they can recover with the help of strong conservation measures. So there is great hope, but the time to act is now.”

An Emmy Award-winning cinematographer for the likes of National Geographic and Discovery Channel and is passionate about marine and shark conservation.

Rockstar. Writer. Speaker. Humanitarian. Shark Free Ambassador

Actress Bo Derek has been a longtime defender of animal rights. Bo travels the globe on behalf of the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking and supports Shark Free; removing shark ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products. Bo is also a passionate advocate for banning the wild horse slaughter in the US. Bo has launched Bless the Beasts, a hygiene product line for pets. A percentage of sales from Bless the Beasts go to Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that trains dogs to assist people living with disabilities. Her unwavering compassion and dedication to helping animals was recognized when she was presented with the Humane Award by the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

CEO of Sea Shepherd Global; member of Sea Shepherd since 2002; captain, veteran crew, participated in 25+ campaigns. His mission is to ensure that Sea Shepherd and its fleet continue to grow, enhancing the organization’s ability to protect marine life, worldwide.

As Sea Shepherd’s Director of Campaigns, I have witnessed firsthand the destruction of fisheries targeting sharks to produce shark liver oil. And I have the utmost respect for Brian and Sandy; and their leadership on this issue.

Singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist. Shark Free Ambassador

A recognized diving professional for the last twenty-five years, Cristina shares her knowledge about the oceans, sharks, caves and scuba diving. Her day to day work is with the Caribbean Reef Sharks in the Bahamas, but she has traveled the world, worked with and experienced twelve different species of sharks. Her field knowledge about sharks has been utilized by scientists, filmmakers and people interested in learning about sharks, the world they live in and how to protect them.

Megadeth drummer, Shark Free Ambassador, and lifelong supporter of nature and animals. “Rob Stewart’s eye-opening documentary affected me deeply, and today I am proud to join The Sharkwater Foundation as an ambassador. I want to help spread a message of conservation and care towards sharks and all the other sentient creatures we share our planet with. We need them around. Humanity can do much better, and if we all work together, I firmly believe we will succeed in creating a better future for Mother Earth and its inhabitants.” – Dirk Verbeuren

Wildlife Filmmaker and Photographer Ambassador for Nat Geo Wild

I am a busy working Entertainment Professional working in the realms of film and television. Rob Stewart was a dear friend and mentor to me. His mission is important and has made a huge impact on the world. I believe Robby made a soul contract to leave this life at such a young age so that he would leave behind a legacy of helping maintain the preservation of human life on earth. His work has inspired me to take steps in the right direction everyday. He has inspired a generation of activists and filmmakers alike who are dedicated to ocean conservation and saving the planet. It is imperative that we stop killing sharks for capital gain. We live in a delicate ecosystem. Sharks keep the oceans ecosystem in balance. They are incredibly important to climate change, they help keep carbon out of the atmosphere. Sharks are beautiful animals: the dogs of the ocean they deserve to be protected. This is important to me because it was Rob’s mission and I join him and his family in a call to action! Thank you!

Exploring holistic wellbeing and a life of positive attraction. Looking for each opportunity to grow and understand the mystical side of life. I support causes with pure intention and desire to inform and enrich community understanding.

I am a Toronto City Councillor and initially worked with Rob Stewart and the United Conservationists in 2011 to ban the sale of shark fin products in Toronto. After Rob’s passing, I proudly supported his family’s continued and ultimately successful efforts to ban the importation of shark fin and derivative products in Canada.

Miss Universe Canada 2017 and the designer of the Sharktooth Collection by Lauren Howe to change the narrative on sharks. “Sharks are super heroes, not only to our oceans but our planet as well”

As a fellow documentary filmmaker and passionate protector of the natural world and of animals, I add my name in solidarity to support this incredible ongoing legacy work of Rob Stewart. We miss you Rob.

“We fear sharks in the ocean, we have nightmares in our sleep, we think of them at the beach. However the scariest presence of sharks we have ever faced is that of them in our food, our make up, our soup, our daily routine and our shelves. The key to significant change is awareness, then comes empowerment” -Shark Girl, Madison Stewart.

Musician and lead vocalist of Our Lady Peace. Shark Free Ambassador.

Conservationist, Producer & Wildlife expedition leader.

I support continuing Rob Stewart’s work for the protection of sharks and habitat and honouring his legacy of bringing the world’s attention to this important conservation matter.

Shark Free Ambassador. Originally educated as a marine biologist, musician Tarun Nayar’s experiments with synthesizers, plants and mushrooms have been viewed 100s of millions of times online. He is a fierce advocate for protecting wild places.

Vincenzo “Vince” Guzzo is a Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist and television personality. He currently serves as CEO of Cinémas Guzzo, Groupe Guzzo Construction inc., Guzzo Medical, and Guzzo Hospitality. He and his wife, Maria, giving generously to numerous hospitals while culminated in the establishment of the Guzzo Family Foundation in 2007, which is aggressively invested in cancer nanotechnology research at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital and McGill University. Guzzo is nicknamed “Mr. Sunshine,” and his outfits usually display the colour yellow, stating, “Remember something…the sun can be warm and comforting, but if you get too close, it could burn you.”

Wendy Benchley is a renowned global voice for protecting sharks and safeguarding oceans. Her passion for diving and the environment exploded when her late husband, Peter Benchley wrote Jaws and co wrote the script for the film adaptation. They traveled the world on expeditions for the next 30 years, witnessing dramatic changes to ocean wildlife. Their experience inspired both Wendy and Peter to become advocates sharks and stronger marine protections.

Will Allen has been a photographer and cinematographer since 2003. Primarily focused on aquatic life he has worked on several adventure documentary films including Revolution and Sharkwater: Extinction.

Award-winning host Ziya Tong has been sharing her passion for science, nature and technology for almost two decades. Best known as the co-host of Daily Planet, Discovery Canada’s flagship science program, she brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to the stage. Tong speaks on leadership, how to shift perspective, and the role of science and technology in society in her riveting and eye-opening talks.

Our mission is to help our clients make a bigger impact with a smaller environmental footprint. We achieve this by completely managing and auditing our supply chain, employing ethical practices and materials in production, and working with our clients to develop and communicate their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Kahani Pictures works to inspire a just and equitable world through beautiful films that speak to the heart. Our clients include ethically minded businesses, leading nonprofit organizations, and creative innovators.

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