Sharkman of Cortez

IN THE PRESS

“It is necessary to re-educate a new generation about protecting shark species. This also is why at Mote we work hand-in-hand with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, to enact good, sound conservation policies.”

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SHARKMAN’S HISTORY

In the seventies and eighties, Captain Bill made headlines as his ability to seek out and capture many large sharks close to shore was deemed a benefit to bathers and tourists alike.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

When you read about a shark attack in the paper, do you shake your head, mutter “a shame,” and head for the next headline? You’re no different from most people then.

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Sharkman of Cortez Inspiration for New Documentary

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The screening of The Shark Con (www.thesharkcon.com) on April 17 at St. Petersburg’s Sunscreen Film Festival has finally exposed the truth about “shark conservation.” Inspired by meeting Captain Bill last year, Director Rusty Armstrong and Writer Steven Pavon created this contoversial film which has now hit the film festival circuit. They’ve interviewed such reknown “experts” as George Burgess of the International Shark attack file and Eric Ritter, “Shark Behaviorialist” But really, Captain Bill, with his years of fishing experience and caustic wit, steals the show…