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Today is known by retailers as "Black Saturday" for those who are cruising the web for last minute gift ideas, and I noticed that Amazon has priced Island of the Great White Shark at a reduced price. The U.S. east coast is getting hit with quite a winter storm and it's expected that many holiday shoppers will think twice about venturing out, so there should be plenty of online inducements.
I don't know how long Amazon will have the DVD on sale (it's their call to lower their price; they don't alert me), but if you're interested in a comprehensive, accurate, and educational look at the great white sharks of Isla Guadalupe, Baja, check it out.
Here is my one self-serving plug for a holiday gift item: Island of the Great White Shark on DVD.
Island of the Great White Shark was the first comprehensive documentary to examine the great white sharks of Isla Guadalupe and detail the working relationship between shark diving operators and dedicated Mexican marine researchers. You can experience what it's like cage diving with these magnificent sharks while also getting to see them in their real environment: critically important predators shown as they truly are and not the malevolent monsters of cinematic legend.
"A primal scene of unearthly beauty. Excitement and information pepper this film." - WetPixel.com
"Beautiful videography, good graphics and information." - Dr. Bob Hueter, Director, Mote Marine Center for Shark Research
Reasonably priced and available at Amazon.com or the gift shops of several leading aquariums, Island of the Great White Shark succeeds as a visually striking and informative overview of one of nature's most legendary creations, how it is being studied, and what threatens its future.
For those of you in the Southern California area, two terrific aquarium organizations are holding screening/lecture events for Island of the Great White Shark. After the screening of the documentary, I will be on hand to field questions about the film, and discuss the current state of affairs at Isla Guadalupe and shark conservation in general.
There have been terrific audiences for these events so come show your support or coax a friend along who might not know what all the shark fuss is about or is convinced that all sharks are demons. 
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of OceanographyLa Jolla, CA
When: Tues., Jan. 6, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm
For RSVP/tickets, call: 858-534-4109
Heal the Bay (Santa Monica Pier Aquarium) @ Santa Monica Public Library
Santa Monica, CAWhen: Wed., Jan. 21, 2009, 7:00-8:30pmFor information, call: 310-393-6149
Hope to see you there!
And one last shameless plug for those of you shopping for the holidays: the Island of the Great White Shark DVD is available online through Amazon, currently at a reduced price for the holiday season! This award-winning documentary is a great stocking stuffer for shark lovers and those who could benefit from seeing the magnificent great white shark in a different light.
