Great White Sharks: Safety, Science and Survival- Film, Panel, Art and Action

Join shark experts including renowned Dr. Chris Lowe of CSULB Shark Lab, our shark survivor turned advocate, and marine artists to gather community and raise funds for shark conservation.

Order Advance Tickets! * Get a free shark coffee mug.

Enjoy a film screening on Deep Blue: The World’s Biggest White Shark, a panel of shark divers and conservationists experts and a silent auction of ocean art created by local artists.

Auction is Now Live Online- Bid Early!

Learn about great white sharks, human-shark encounters and marine conservation in California- including the emergency shark safety regulations implemented in June.

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

(Featured Art: Whale Shark Airbrush on large canvas by Caleb Cove;  Palmyra Tropical Diversity  by Ian Shive

Meet Shark Survivor Maria Korcmaros- celebrating 10 years of surviving a white shark encounter in California, and 20 years celebrating Shark Stewards work in Shark Conservation and Marine Protection.

Just added Em the Master who will be performing  live her song Cold Blooded!

PANEL

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 at CK and Science Educator at Ocean Institute
Moderated by Maria Korcsmaros, Shark Survivor turned Shark Advocate

Advance Tickets will receive an opportunity to win a trip to SE Farallon Island with Shark Stewards and a free shark mug.

Tickets on Sale! *

SCHEDULE

• 3:00-3:30pm: Doors open – Refreshments, Social Mixer, Art Viewing, Silent Auction Begins
• 3:30-3:40pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 3:40-4:40pm Film Screening
• 4:40- 5:00 pm: Performance Em the Master “Cold Blooded” 
• 5:00-6:00pm: Shark Panel with Expert Speakers
• 6:00-6:30pm: Auction Closing, Final Remarks & Wrap Up

*A Fundraiser for Shark Stewards Endangered Shark Campaign and Shark Academy youth education.Tickets $25.00, includes entry, 2 drink tickets beer, wine and light fare.Canʻt Join Us?Support Shark Conservation and Ocean Education with your DONATION!Volunteer or Donate Art by contacting us.