Sea of Shadows (2019)

09/20/2019 (AT) • 1h 46m

Documentary

The cartels, the black market and the fight to save a species.

Overview

The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

chinese mafia

sea shepherd

extinction

endangered species

investigative journalism

mexican cartel

environmental activist

illegal activity

extinct race

illegal fishing

crime documentary

businessman criminal

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