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While it was fascinating to watch her swim alongside such massive sharks, I think it sends a problematic message. It's risky to personify apex predators like giving them names and suggesting a personal bond blurs the line between perception and scientific reality. What are her actual qualifications beyond being an advocate with a passion for sharks and diving? Throughout the entire segment, I couldn't stop thinking of the "Grizzly Man," who believed bears were his friends. He named and interacted with them as if they were pets...until they ultimately killed and ate him.

I'm not suggesting sharks lack sentience, and I fully support efforts to protect them. But this approach feels like playing Russian roulette. At any moment, one of those sharks could turn on her. Maybe it's my deep fear of sharks, but portraying wild animals as misunderstood rather than dangerous can lead to tragic consequences-just ask the tourists in Yellowstone who try to pet bison. Wild animals deserve respect, not familiarity.

This is a good docu, she is great. But people shouldn't just go swimming with sharks. There was a guy who did something similar for years and one day he was being filmed and a shark ripped off his leg. It's her life and if she knows the risks it's her choice. But it is valid to worry that social media influencers are taking risks more to promote themselves than help sharks. It seems like she genuinely loves sharks and cares about their survival. I think it is a beautiful film and shows how much they care about their survival animals. Though this is about her, she is really focused on sharks and you can tell she wants the film to be more about sharks and educating people and that really comes through. She is using her platform for shark conservation and risking her life to do so. I actually think she has made a big difference changing things for sharks. I also appreciate seeing sharks in a different light. Other influencers swimming with sharks are mostly men and it is mostly about how brave they are swimming with sharks, whereas Ocean makes it about the animals and I think that differentiates her. Before she became so well known people weren't really cari g much about this, so she has been a big game changer for shark conservation.

I really liked this documentary at first, but as it went on I became very aware of who these people were and what their main interests were, and I truly don't think it's shark conservation. Like others have mentioned in their reviews this seems more like an elongated Instagram post than it does a documentary. I really didn't like the fact that we got SO LITTLE time with the actual scientists, and they were made out to be the big bad guys out to get Ocean. I think it misrepresents their intentions and makes this "documentary" come off as very biased. I would have loved to have learned something from watching this, but the only thing I've come away from this documentary with is you really probably shouldn't go petting 20 foot long great white sharks in your bikini. It's a pretty bad look overall.

There's been a lot of controversy and attention around her, but ultimately, she succeeded in directing that spotlight toward a cause she's been relentlessly advocating for. Personally, I have mixed emotions - I value influence grounded in fact and research - but the fact remains: she's a force for positive change. And honestly, I'd rather have someone like her in this world than not.

Her life, her choice. As the documentary pointed out, what better role model than someone who's fighting with everything they've got to keep focus on what truly matters in this tangled mess of life?

Overall, the documentary had a strong rhythm, clear goals, and a compelling narrative arc. It hinted at a broader direction for the movement she represents. At times, it even felt like an homage to Steve Irwin - another passionate advocate for life and for extraordinary creatures that need our care, love and most importantly- our voice in action.

The documentary aims to explore the world of sharks and those who claim to communicate with them, but ultimately prioritizes spectacle over scientific rigor. While the stunning visuals showcase these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, the film falls short in providing a factual representation, echoing the sentiment of one speaker who states, "it's all for show and not science." Personal stories of the so-called "shark whisperers" dominate the narrative, overshadowing critical issues surrounding shark populations and their ecosystems, and neglecting to incorporate credible scientific research or expert opinions. This documentary serves as a reminder of the fine line between storytelling and scientific exploration, raising ethical questions about portraying wildlife interactions as mystical rather than grounded in evidence, leaving viewers wanting more substance and authenticity in their exploration of marine life.