Shark Tale

Rob Stewart’s true-life docudrama Sharkwater sheds light on the decline of the world’s shark population and its effect on the environment.

This is a must-see for anyone who is fascinating by one of the world’s most intriguing creatures. (I heart sharks – from a distance. Although I enjoy the beach, I’d sooner jump into a pool. Thank the oceans summer’s over.)

The film reveals that shark attacks are few and far between – and even when they do occur, wounds tend to be superficial. Yeah – I know…then how come we only hear about the more tragic attacks? Well, CNN & Co. have news to sell, and people to scare, so what do you expect.

As it turns out, sharks happen to be the ocean’s most important predator, the top of the food chain; their presence is ecologically vital to maintaining the sea’s balance.

And on this level, sharks – and humans as well – are facing environmental catastrophe.

Sharkwater opens in Florida on Sept. 28 and goes wide on Nov. 2.

Photo: Sharkwater.com.