Shark Whisperer (2025)

Shark Whisperer

Beautiful documentary with impressive images and room for discussion

Shark Whisperer is a great documentary about Ocean Ramsey, with beautiful images of sharks in their natural environment. I have been following her on Instagram for a while and as a big shark lover I really appreciate how she stands up for these often misunderstood animals.

What I like is that the documentary doesn't go in one direction. There is also room for criticism, for example from biologists who think that you should leave wild animals alone, and that physical contact has no place in nature conservation. There is certainly something in that. I myself think: if a shark doesn't feel like doing something, it will let you know. Animals are often clearer about that than we think. At the same time, you can ask yourself what example it gives to people who think: "I'd like to try that too." What she does requires experience and knowledge. That is not something you can just imitate and I hope people realize that.

Some people think she does it all for show, for the followers. But when you see this documentary, you also see the dedication and passion behind it. And honestly: I'm glad there are people who dedicate themselves in this way. Better that than doing nothing.

4 stars

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Entertaining but not too in-depth documentary about the beautiful but controversial conservationist and social media sensation Ocean Ramsey, who is committed to the worldwide protection of sharks. Her methods to achieve this are not appreciated by everyone and Ramsey does not come across as very sympathetic, but it does provide spectacular footage.

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