THE EDGE from Steer Films on Vimeo.

Our featured video of the week gives you a rare and unforgettable view of sharks at night. Lit up only by the camera’s light, this stirring video captures these majestic animals gliding through the water as if they were superimposed onto an empty, black canvas. More importantly, the video conveys a strong message of why these often misunderstood creatures need our help.

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Filmmakers Joe Romeiro and Bill Fisher learned to dive to get closer to and learn more about the powerful, beautiful sharks that had fascinated them since they were young. They use their experiences and films to help educate the public on the mounting threats to our ocean’s shark populations.

“These animals need to be protected, and we need to evolve in the way we see them. You understand things you confront… That’s what we do.”

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You can help sharks, too. Visit projectaware.org to learn more about the issues facing sharks, such as overfishing, finning and bycatch. Start a Finathon or join Project AWARE’s My Ocean Challenge to raise funds and awareness to protect vulnerable shark and ray species.