Angels of the Atlantic

From the East coast of England to the tropics of the Canaries, Angels of the Atlantic is a short wildlife documentary following Tom Young as he adventures to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands in search of one of the most endangered sharks in the World; the European Angel Shark. Tom also meets with the Angel Shark Project, a team dedicated to saving the shark from the brink of extinction. A once common species, the angel shark has only one remaining population stronghold. What has caused such a steep decline in their populations? Can Tom fulfill the challenge of diving with them in the wild? And what does their future hold?

Director: Tom Young

An extremely creative individual and confident public speaker with an environmental science and marine conservation background. Tom is a passionate filmmaker who loves to seek wilderness through hiking, kayaking, diving and wild swimming. A songwriter, guitarist and a big fan of sharks and carrot cake.

Specifications

Film Type:Documentary, Short

Genres:Wildlife, Conservation

Runtime:22 minutes 31 seconds

Completion Date:September 1, 2015

Production Budget:1,200 GBP

Country of Origin:United Kingdom

Country of Filming:Spain, United Kingdom

Film Language:English