Cristina Zenato

Cristina Zenato Instagram – My 8-year-old self would be thrilled to know that her childhood dream has become real!
Being with sharks is part of my love and my work. The two blended into one. I started diving with sharks because I had a childhood dream of having them as friends; I realized I wasn’t the only one, so I take people to be and interact with sharks the same way I do, to fulfill their dream. I teach how to understand sharks and how to be with them; I explain the differences, the positives, and the negatives of our actions; I share, laugh, cry, listen, explain, and enjoy the process of each student who comes to experience this with me. I also remove hooks from the sharks to make them feel better, collect data and monitor their well-being and health, analyze their behavior, and study their relationship with the most dangerous animal to ever invade their world: humans. On the side, I educate, speak, campaign, and help change the incorrect perception of these animals, highlight their plight, and assist with policies.
Those who come and share the experience directly become ambassadors in their way, sharing with others I would not be able to reach and expanding the education about sharks. The sharks I help become ambassadors for other sharks, showing the pressure we subject them to even without realizing the extent.
Together, we become a voice for those still needing a voice to understand and protect these incredibly maligned yet necessary animals.
Learn more about the interactive courses at www.cristinazenato.com, link in bio
Videos of different parts of my day and work by @kewinlorenzen with @neptunic_com @isotta_underwater_housings @waterproofinternational | Posted on 20/Sep/2024 18:59:35