Search continues for Canadian filmmaker missing after dive in Florida

But Cangemi says so far, no sign of Stewart has been found.

Stewart’s family has said the 37-year-old had returned to the surface with a partner after a deep dive when his boat crew lost sight of him.

Stewart’s sister has said her brother’s dive partner fell unconscious while getting onto a boat — an incident that caused a commotion during which Stewart disappeared.

His family is concerned he may have lost consciousness as well.

Stewart was in Florida filming a follow up movie to his 2006 documentary “Sharkwater,” called “Sharkwater Extinction,” his sister said.

Stewart, a Toronto native, is also known for his documentaries that include “Revolution” and his memoir “Save the Humans.”

A global wildlife photographer, Stewart has devoted his career to warning the world about threats facing sharks, other ocean life and humanity in general.

“Sharkwater,” which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, became an international hit and prompted people around the world to lobby their governments for bans on shark finning.

The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press

Search continues for Canadian filmmaker missing after dive in Florida

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