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Great White Shark
Representation Score
2.9/10
Limited
2013
NRDirector
Steve McNicholas, Luke Cresswell
Runtime
40 minutes
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Great White Shark is a specialized natural history documentary that emphasizes ecological accuracy over social narratives. It aims to dispel anthropocentric fears by presenting sharks within a larger oceanic context. Since the film centers on marine biology and global research sites, it does not have the intentionality needed to address diverse human identities. The narrative structure is based on scientific facts rather than social commentary.
Category Breakdown
Does Great White Shark have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. Since it is a nature documentary focusing on marine biology, it does not address non-straight relationships.
How does Great White Shark portray gender?
The gender of shark researchers is not clearly defined. Although the film showcases experts and individuals affected by sharks, there is no specific information about the gender of these participants.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Great White Shark?
The film covers various locations such as Mexico, South Africa, Los Angeles, and New Zealand, indicating a broad geographical range. However, it is uncertain if local voices influence the scientific discussions.
How does Great White Shark represent religion and culture?
By shifting the perspective on sharks from villains to essential members of the ecosystem, the film challenges traditional views. It breaks down the 'bad guy' stereotype to offer a new understanding of predator roles.
Does Great White Shark include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters or subjects with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains solely on marine biology and interactions between humans and sharks.
Present on Screen
- The film provides a wide geographical scope by covering locations in Mexico, South Africa, and New Zealand.
- It effectively challenges anthropocentric biases by redefining the shark's role in the ecosystem.
Limited or Absent
- The documentary lacks intentionality in addressing diverse human identities.
- There is insufficient data on the gender and racial diversity of the featured experts.
Official Synopsis
Misrepresented, maligned and on the verge of extinction, the great white shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear. Great White Shark will explore the great white's place in our imaginations, in our fears and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain. The film will concentrate on key aggregation points around the world: Mexico, South Africa, Los Angeles and New Zealand. Key figures in the history of shark research, people whose lives have been changed by contact with the great white, will tell us of their experiences, culminating in a direct encounter between man and shark.
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