The Island of the Shark — Guardians of Malpelo, will be shown Friday March 27, 2026 at Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington. The Impact Series, created by the Communication Leadership program, showcases powerful storytelling through new documentaries from Pacific Northwest directors. With breathtaking underwater cinematography and raw storytelling, The Island of the Shark: Guardians of Malpelo immerses audiences in one of Earth’s last wild sanctuaries – capturing harrowing encounters with illegal fishing, powerful partnerships and the deep emotional connection between humans and the ocean. Beyond its beauty, the film is a rallying cry—to defend sharks before it’s too late.

The Island of the Shark — Guardians of Malpelo, will premiere in Washington at The Edmonds Theater on December 12-18 2025. Annie Crawley will join the celebrations Friday December 12 at 7:30 PM, Saturday December 13 at the 6:00 PM show and Sunday December 14 at the 4:00 PM showing for a special Q/A. The film connects global audiences to the extraordinary work of a small group of heroes protecting Malpelo Island from illegal fishers and the plight sharks face.

The Island of the Shark — Guardians of Malpelo, will debut on October 29, 2025, in Buenaventura, Colombia, celebrating three decades of Malpelo Island Sanctuary protected status. Ocean Annie will join the celebration remotely—from aboard the Colombia Dive Adventures Ferox ecotourism vessel at Malpelo Island. Join us for the worldwide online premiere on November 2, 2025, connecting global audiences to the extraordinary work of a small group of heroes protecting Malpelo Island from illegal fishers.