Rob Stewart begins with a love of photography and sharks and quits his job to start filming Sharkwater in 2002, at just 22 years old. Rob's film was released on March 23, 2007, and it took the world by storm. It inspired a global movement to fight for sharks and an end to the illegal shark fin industry while being extremely popular, winning 40 awards. Sharwater's success was just the beginning of Rob Stewart's work to fight for our planet.
About
Our Story
Timeline of SOS
For 23 years, the Stewart family has been fighting for sharks. Learn about our story.
Inspired by the success of his first film, Sharkwater, Rob Stewart creates his second movie, Revolution. Filming for Revolution starts as Rob sparks a beautiful change while campaigning for sharks all around the world. After months of hard work, Revolution is premiered on September 12, 2012. Revolution was a highly sucessful movie, winning 19 awards.
Rob Stewart's third film, Sharkwater, is the biggest of his three shark conservation movies. Rob began filming in early 2017, yet he couldn't finish filming himself. Rob died in 2017, while diving and filming in Alligator Reef, Florida. Mourning Rob, Brian and Sandy Stewart, The Rob Stewart Foundation, and Sturla Gunnarson and Nick Hector came together to finish filming and producing Sharkwater: Extinction which premiered on September 7, 2018. Rob's final movie was a worldwide messaage for conservation.
In 2019, under Justin Trudeau, Canada banned shark finning for good. Bill C-68, which amended the fisheries act, helped with many issues concerning our waterways and marine populations, as well as the banningd of shark finning and the import and export of shark fins. Organizations such as Oceana fought to have the law made and passed in our legislature. Eventually, Bill C-68 passed, and with the efforts of many canadians, it's making waves. Picture: Humane Society International
In 2024, A 10-year old boy with a dream set out to follow In his uncle's footsteps. He created SOS Shark Conservation to fight against long-lining, shark finning, the massacre of sharks, overfishing and climate change. This was just the beginning of what was about to happen next. SOS Shark Conservation became a public website and organization in March 2024.
Our Team
Oliver Stewart-Rüdisüli
Director of Finances, Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and Website Management For SOS Shark Conservation
Founder and Director of Finances, Internal Affairs, External Affairs, Website Management of/for SOS Shark Conservation. Currently living in Toronto, Oliver founded SOS Shark Conservation on March 5th, 2025, at just 10 years of age.
Roger Rüdisüli
Executive Director of SOS Shark Conservation
Roger Rüdisüli is a Senior Partner at the McKinsey & Company Toronto office, and is the current Executive Director of SOS Shark Conservation. Growing up in Switzerland, Roger earned a PhD in finance from the University of Basel and a MA in capital markets and finance from the University of St. Gallen. Now, Roger’s far-reaching knowledge will be advantageous as he brings financial experience to the paramount position at SOS Shark Conservation.
Rob Stewart
Shark Conservationist
As a photographer, conservationist, and filmmaker, Rob Stewart filmed and produced the movies Sharkwater, Revolution, and Sharkwater: Extinction. Rob worked relentlessly to bring justice to our seas and founded the organizations FinFree, Sharkwater, and United Conservationists. Rob tragically passed away while filming Sharkwater: Extinction, but as a man who devoted his entire life to saving the oceans, he will always be in our hearts.
Brian Stewart
Director
Brian Stewart: CEO of Tribute Inc, Director of SOS Shark Conservation and Executive Producer of Sharkwater and Sharkwater: Extinction. Current Executive Director of FinFree, Sharkwater, the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation, and United Conservationists
Alexandra Stewart
Director
Alexandra Stewart was the executive producer for Sharkwater and Sharkwater: Extinction. Alexandra is a brilliant woman, getting a business degree from Havard University and a biology, neuroscience, and computer science degree from Yale University. Alexandra brings useful experience to her role, having previously been the Executive Director of the Weston Brain Institute. Now, she is taking on the role of Director of SOS Shark Conservation, and is unquestionably ready for the position.
Sandra Stewart
Director
Sandra Stewart: xxx of Tribute Inc., Director of SOS Shark Conservation, and Executive producer of Sharkwater and Sharkwater: Exctiction
Under Construction
While you’re waiting, check out the rest of our website. This part is coming soon!
By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies on our website, and you have read and understood the Privacy Policy & Copyright page.