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I have always loved sharks, since I was little. But even I was not aware of how endangered they are until I saw Rob’s film. I shared it with everyone I could. I got the health food store in my town to stop selling shark liver oil. I cried so much when I heard the news, not only because I was personally sad over his loss, but I also cried for the sharks. He was such a beautiful soul who did so much good.
I was so terrified of ? for so long. I love the water but if anyone even pretended to be a shark in the water a panic would rise in me. I knew I had to see Sharkwater. Rob changed my life. I am so glad to have witnessed his calm, beautiful interaction with an animal that I had previously believed was so vicious and unapproachable. May our minds and hearts be forever in love with the ocean and all its creatures. Thank you so much Rob. Rest in Peace.
Rob has been a great inspiration now that i watched his work, i hate that i knew who he was after this happened, but im glad to see the kind of person he was, such an inspiration, to do what he was doing, we need more people like him that is willing to give and do everything he can to help such magnificent creatures such as sharks.
Rest in peace, and be happy to know that you moved so many things in so many people, this fight will carry on.
deadset legend who looked out for sharks <3 from Perth, Australia
sharkwater changed my life. Rob held this light for me of someone who can change the world through their actions. His death has affected me more than any other, and I trust his legacy will live strong in us all. The world is a better place for you having been here, Lynn
I was lucky enough to meet Rob Stewart in Edmonton during a presentation of his film Revolution. While I only got to speak with him briefly, I was amazed at his passion about not only trying to save sharks from extinction, but also trying to save the oceans and our world. He understood the huge challenge of trying to educate and change people’s thinking when it comes to our oceans. But he felt if we could educate the youth – our future leaders – that he could do it.
Stewart died filming his new movie Sharkwater Extinction – doing what he loved, fighting for a cause he believed in.
The world has lost a true ocean warrior.
I’m not really sure how to start this. I didn’t know you, but your loss is tragic. Sharkwater changed me in so many ways. My outlook on life, my love of the ocean grew and my love of sharks..well.. you enhanced all of it. You were an inspiration, a guy who did what he did straight from the heart, and changed the opinions of many. I hope you rest peacefully knowing that your work will continue to better educate others and inspire those to follow in your courageous footsteps.
His films let me know him, they showed me a man who would do anything to save what he loved; literally risking his life to show the world the plight of sharks and the planet. When celebrities die we all have some degree of mourning & feeling of loss. Rob was more than a celebrity, he was a champion, a pioneer for sharks and the planet. Of all “celebrity” deaths this one hurts the most, not just for me but knowing no one will do what he has done for this planet & sharks.
All of my love goes to his family & friends. I do hope they know what a gift Rob was to this world, and that he has forever changed so many lives. He made me so proud to be Canadian.
A special thank you to his parents for allowing him to be himself & encouraging such a fierce love for the world. Thank you & know you raised a remarkable human <3
I watched sharkwater not long after I learned to dive. I was wary of sharks and only just starting to realise how truly wonderful our oceans are. Sharkwater helped me realise how beautiful and how vulnerable sharks are. I fell in love with them and now do everything I can to protect them. Thank you Rob for all you did to turn the myth of a monster into the reality that sharks are the most awesome creatures on the planet. True legend. RIP to our ocean warrior xx
It’s a great loss for us and our oceans…
Thanks to your work Rob and to open eyes of this world to better know sharks.
Rest in peace in the big blue among sharks…
Love from Anglet, France
I didnt know Rob personally, I have only met him the once but that one time changed my life. I was attending highschool (if you can call it that) I skipped off most of the time I will admit. I never use to go to any assemblies or rallye or anything like that . it was fate that his visit was one of the few i would actually attend. he had just finnished “Sharkwater” and I sat in the back not paying attention like usual. but his speech and his presentation sparked something in my heart. I had finally found something I cared about more then my social life. his words would stick with me through my life and apon becoming a young mom I used my time at home looking after my now newborn and studying his work and the work of others like him. I fell in love with the ocean and all that inhabit it. especially sharks. last summer I finally was able to watch Sharkwater and it brought tears to my eyes. this was it. this is what started my obsession for saving our oceans. I messaged him on facebook not expecting a reply. and I told him just how much him and his work ment to me. he did reply and it was one of the most exciting days of my life. He was kind and he didn’t talk to me like I was just some fan girl. I knew he had read my extremely long explanation about how he inspired me. this whole tragedy has been so hard to swallow his family is in my prayers everynight. rest in peace my hero. 🙁
My children and I have been thinking of you ever since we watched sharkwater. You will always be our hero. The world needs more of you. Keep an eye on our oceans and Mather nature from where you are. May you be always peaceful. And always loved.