Based on fossil scales found in Australia and the United States, scientists hypothesize sharks first appeared in the ocean around 455 million years ago. Sharks are fast-swimming fish that have a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone. There are more than 300 species, or types, of shark, many of whom are endangered. However, a fin moving through the water is known to cause fear and put humans on high alert that danger is near…unless you’re Ocean Ramsey.
Netflix documentary Shark Whisperer premiered globally on June 30, 2025. It follows Marine conservationist and social media lightning rod Ocean Ramsey — famous for viral shark-diving videos — divides opinion as she strives to connect with sharks up close, challenging negative perceptions while sparking both admiration for her advocacy and criticism for her self-promotion.
While many criticisms of Ramsey’s explorations and promotion techniques have arisen, there are a few things that hold true about her efforts. Ramsey fearlessly swims with sharks and deep dives into her mission to protect them. These extremely dangerous, educational, and thrilling explorations are chronicled in Shark Whisperer.
According to Britannica.com, Sharks use their sharp sense of smell to find food. They may eat plankton, shellfish, sea turtles, fishes, seals, porpoises, squid, or whales. Sharks circle their prey and frequently approach from below. When excited by the smell of blood, sharks may have a “feeding frenzy.” This means that they attack any object within reach and feed rapidly.
The Florida Museum of Natural History states that in 2024, there were 47 unprovoked shark attacks reported worldwide. This is the lowest number in almost 30 years. There were also 7 fatalities from shark attacks in 2024.
Join in as Ocean takes audiences on a deep dive into murky and shark infested waters, all while being hopeful to connect with these animals and help to challenge the norm on how they are viewed.
Shark Whisperer the documentary is streaming right now on Netflix!