Shark Land: Welcome to Cocos Island

Shark Land: Welcome to Cocos Island

Shark Land: Welcome to Cocos Island

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Shark Land: Welcome to Cocos Island

"A Mission Blue & Fusion Expedition"

2015

0h 22m

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Overview

“Entourage” star Adrian Grenier ventures to Cocos Island off the shore of Costa Rica to bring attention to the plight of endangered sharks who are being threatened by poachers and ocean pollution.

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Adrian Grenier

Adrian Grenier

Self - Actor/Producer/Activist

Sylvia Earle

Sylvia Earle

Self - Mission Blue Founder

Nicolás Ibargüen

Self - Fusion Environmental Correspondent

Ocean Ramsey

Ocean Ramsey

Self - Shark Behaviorist/Water Inspired Founder

Julie Andersen

Self - Shark Angels Founder

Hanli Prinsloo

Self - Freediver/I Am Water Founder

Creative team

Directed by: Gregory Kershaw
Rayner Ramirez
Written by: Rayner Ramirez
Gregory Kershaw
Produced by: Rayner Ramirez
Gregory Kershaw

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