In the second episode of The Deep End, Madison Stewart visits Indonesia to explore the heart of the shark fin trade. Although shark fins aren’t widely consumed in the country, a growing demand from China has encouraged Indonesian fishermen to catch more and more sharks, making Indonesia one of the largest players in…
On the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula lies Cabo Pulmo, a 27-square-mile protected marine area. This special designation has helped turn a once overfished, polluted, and lifeless reef into one of the premiere diving spots in Mexico. The area is a shining example of how once ruined waters can be…
In Playa del Carmen, on the Mayan Riviera, scuba diving with bull sharks has become an incredibly popular—and incredibly lucrative—business, generating $9 million in annual revenue for the Mexican resort town. However, not all local shark experts are onboard with these up-close and personal encounters. Some believe…
Perpetually under threat across the Caribbean and around the world, sharks can still find refuge and freedom in the Bahamas. Here, sharks have become a protected natural resource. They form the backbone of the Bahama’s tourism economy, bringing in more than $100 million in revenue per year, primarily from tourists…
Mexican fishermen in Baja California have long depended on shark fishing to stay afloat. One small group of fishermen kills thousands of sharks every year. But the work is dealt and poorly paid. So fishermen are teaming up with environmentalists to try their hand at leading shark diving tours. It's turning out to be…