Not just Shark
Pictures: Elasmodiver contains photos of sharks, skates, rays, and
chimaera's from around the world. It began as a simple web based
field guide to help divers find the best places to encounter
different species of sharks and rays but it has slowly evolved into
a much larger project containing information on all aspects of shark
diving and photography. There are now more than a thousand shark
pictures and sections on shark evolution, biology, and
conservation. There is a large library of reviewed shark books, a
constantly outdated shark taxonomy page, a monster list of shark
links, and deeper in the site there are numerous articles and
stories about shark encounters. Elasmodiver is now so difficult to
check for updates, that new information and pictures are listed on
an Elasmodiver Updates Page that can be accessed here:
If you're looking for a
broader range of marine life pictures the following links represent
a new area that contains pictures on other marine organisms and on
marine habitats. This expansion of Elasmodiver is in its first
stages but will eventually include pages on everything from sea
stars to nudibranchs. Creating this portal will take time and for
now it consists of a token offering of fish pictures. Please return
regularly to enjoy the progress.
Summer
of the Sharks is a documentary/road trip film by Shark Diver Magazine Editor Eli Martinez. The film
follows the progress of two shark divers; Eli Martinez and Andy Murch.
Summer of the Sharks Trailer:
Background
Eli
came from the adrenalin charged rodeo circuit. After sustaining an injury
while riding bulls, he learned to dive and immediately gravitated towards
shark diving. Eli started Shark Diver Magazine and became friends with
photographer Andy Murch who was on a similar path. Eli ultimately decided to
bring his passion to a new audience by producing a feature length film about
a typical summer in the lives of the two adventurers.
Synopsis
Summer
of the Sharks follows four friends Eli, Andy, their shark diving friend and
RV driver Rafa and camera man/ film editor Rusty Armstrong. Leaving Texas,
the boys visit sharky destinations all over the US and St Maarten and the
Bahamas to dive with and photograph sharks. Over the course of the summer
they meet many other shark fanatics and get more than their fair share of
shark action.
Characters
Eli's
obvious passion for adventure shines throughout the movie as he collects new
shark diving experiences. Andy, is more
focused on getting the shot. The characters play off each other well and the
movie has a feel good theme of light hearted camaraderie in a sport that
both characters are obsessed with.
Will
it be good or bad for sharks?
Summer
of the Sharks shows the edgier side of shark diving that many operators frown
upon. However no one gets hurt and there is a clear message that beyond the
thin veneer of shark tourism, many sharks are being over exploited for their
fins. The film contains graphic footage from Holbox Island in which tiger
and bull sharks
are brutally clubbed to death on camera.
