'City of the Shark' Explores San Francisco Bay's Denizens of the Deep

'City of the Shark' Explores San Francisco Bay's Denizens of the Deep

Mini-documentary by David McGuire Highlights Aquarium of the Bay's Landmark Sevengill Shark Research Program

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Little has been known about the enigmatic shark species living beneath the waves of the San Francisco Bay ... until now. Aquarium of the Bay is pleased to announce the release of "City of the Shark," a mini-documentary by local filmmaker and shark conservationist David McGuire.

"The San Francisco Bay is an incredibly diverse estuary ecosystem that includes several shark species that swim just footsteps from the shore, but we are often unaware of the impacts we have on our Bay and ocean life," said Filmmaker David McGuire. "'City of the Shark' emphasizes how not only appreciating, but also protecting sharks and the San Francisco Bay habitat can improve the health and diversity of marine life, as well as benefit humans."

"City of the Shark" provides a close-up look at local species, with emphasis on the sevengill shark; tags along with scientists out on the Bay; and shares an overall look at the state of the local shark species and the issues that endanger their existence. Since July of 2008, researchers from Aquarium of the Bay Foundation and UC Davis have conducted groundbreaking research on sevengill sharks, using acoustic tagging to monitor and learn more about the species.

"Since we are a nature center focused on San Francisco Bay, one of our primary missions is to research local sharks and learn more about their behavior," said Christina J. Slager, Director of Husbandry for Aquarium of the Bay. "'City of the Shark' gives viewers a behind-the-scenes peek at our animal care and our sevengill tagging and tracking research."

Aquarium of the Bay Foundation will host a benefit preview screening event on January 29. For additional information on "City of the Shark" or its preview screening event, visit http://www.aquariumofthebay.com/ or call 415-623-5340.

About Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay is a unique nature center dedicated to creating experiences that inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. It is the only aquarium featuring exhibits focused specifically on the rich and diverse aquatic life and distinctive ecosystems of the Bay and its surrounding waters. The Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and certified as a Green Business by the city of San Francisco. Additional information is available at http://www.aquariumofthebay.com/.

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Source: Aquarium of the Bay

CONTACT: Kati Schmidt of Aquarium of the Bay, +1-415-623-5340,
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Web site: http://www.aquariumofthebay.com/

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