Great White Sharks, Science and Survival- Film, Screening Art and Action
September 5 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Save the Date Shark Film Screening, Panel and Original Ocean Art Benefit
September 5, 2026
Join shark experts, a shark survivor, and marine artists to raise funds to benefit shark conservation. Enjoy a film screening, a panel of shark experts and a silent auction of marine art created by local artists.
Auction is Now Live Online- Bid Early!
Snacks and drinks will be available.
Learn about great white sharks, shark attacks and shark conservation in California.
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 3:00- 6:30 pm
Sports Basement Long Beach – Flight Deck- Third Floor
2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Meet Shark Survivor Maria Korcmaros- celebrating 10 years of a white shark attack in California, and 20 years celebrating Shark Stewards work in Shark Conservation and Marine Protection
Agenda
3:00-3:30pm: Doors open – Refreshments, Social Mixer, Art Viewing, Silent Auction
Begins
3:30-3:40pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks
3:40-4:10pm: Shark Panel with Expert Speakers
4:10-4:25pm: Break
4:25-6:00pm: Film Screening
6:00-6:30pm: Auction Closing, Final Remarks & Wrap Up
Dr. Chris Lowe: Renowned Shark Expert, Professor of Marine Biology at Cal State Long Beach
and Director of CSULB Shark Lab
David McGuire: Founder & Director of Shark Stewards
Carlos Gauna The Malibu Artist- photographer and shark advocate
Carmen Koepfer: Marine Biologist and Science Educator at Ocean Institute
Moderated by Maria Korcsmaros, Shark Survivor turned Shark Advocate
and Director of CSULB Shark Lab
David McGuire: Founder & Director of Shark Stewards
Carlos Gauna The Malibu Artist- photographer and shark advocate
Carmen Koepfer: Marine Biologist and Science Educator at Ocean Institute
Moderated by Maria Korcsmaros, Shark Survivor turned Shark Advocate
A Fundraiser for Shark Stewards Endangered Shark and Pacific Marine Monument Campaign
Cant Join Us- Support Shark Conservation and Ocean Education with your DONATION!