TIGRESS - Hannah Mermaid Dances with Tiger Sharks | Hannah Fraser

Episode Title: TIGRESS - Hannah Mermaid Dances with Tiger Sharks
Produced by: Hannah Fraser
Description: 'WORLD FIRST, WOMAN DANCES WITH TIGER SHARKS' In a performance protest against the Australian shark cull and the global slaughter of sharks, a woman risks it all to dance on the seafloor with swarms of tiger sharks up to 17 feet long without any dive or protective gear... And the message, "End the War on Sharks" resonates throughout this piece. Hannah Fraser, the world's most celebrated mermaid/underwater model and a dedicated conservationist, decided to dive head-first into the battle and make a profound statement in opposition to her government' shark cull philosophy. Teaming up with Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and photographer Shawn Heinrichs, and the world's leading authority on interactions with large "predatory" sharks, Jim Abernethy, the trio embarked on a dangerous mission, the likes of which has never before been attempted. Their objective - to present these magnificent creatures in a true and positive light by capturing iconic imagery of Hannah face-to-face with a massive 15 foot tiger shark, her hand resting gently on it's massive head. What made this shoot entirely unique was that Hannah was devoid of any scuba or free-dive gear, dressed only in a tiny costume and airbrush body paint to create the perfect artistic vision. Without mask, fins or any sort of protective gear, she had to rely solely on her skills, training and experience, along with the diligent support of her expert team, to ensure the shoot went off without a hitch. There was no room for error, as one mistake could have resulted in severe injury or worse. Despite the risks, the team was resolute in their mission to create the most groundbreaking imagery to oppose the global slaughter of sharks Imagery of this nature has never been seen before, and it brought significant international attention to the global plight of sharks. This is just one exciting chapter in Hannah and Shawn's journey to bring these stories of inspiration to the planet, with the goal of putting a stop to the destruction of our oceans. Music by Phutureprimitive - Enemy (feat. Jillian Ann) To discover how the team pull off this incredible shoot, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKTO3686rk8&t=25s www.HannahMermaid.com

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