Overview: Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait is a gripping one-hour documentary special that sees the world-renowned chef step beyond the kitchen to investigate one of the ocean’s most urgent and controversial issues.

Traveling across regions impacted by shark fishing, Ramsay explores the history, cultural significance, and global demand behind the industry - particularly the harvesting of shark fins for traditional delicacies.

Through firsthand encounters and immersive reporting, the film confronts the scale of the practice, with nearly 100 million sharks killed annually, placing immense pressure on marine ecosystems and pushing many species toward extinction.

Blu-ray Verdict: Blending investigative journalism with Ramsay’s direct, no-nonsense style, the documentary examines the complex intersection of tradition, economics, and environmental responsibility. Along the way, Ramsay engages with fishermen, conservationists, and experts, offering a balanced yet urgent perspective on the consequences of overfishing and the future of ocean biodiversity.

The result is both an eye-opening exploration and a call to awareness, presented with the immediacy and intensity that have defined Ramsay’s career on screen. I mean, you can tell Ramsey genuinely cares about this subject. He’s a world-renowned chef so he doesn’t NEED to make this but he did. The way he acts like he owns every place he walks is hilarious and makes for some good journalism.

It also features some pretty disturbing footage that really puts into scale how many sharks are being finned but doesn’t quite fill out all the details as much as it could. That said, Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait is definitely think it’s worth a watch.

Arriving in time for Shark Week, Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait stands alongside impactful environmental documentaries such as Blackfish and Seaspiracy, delivering a compelling look at a global issue through the lens of one of television’s most recognizable personalities.

Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait - Official Trailer (2011)

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