Papa Shillingi

Name: Papa Shillingi
Uploaded: 2026-09-15T19:56:20.706Z
Duration: 13 min 49 s
Channel: GJW+
Description: Papa Shillingi (2012) follows Volker Bassen’s mission to save East Africa’s whale sharks. This award-winning film contrasts the beauty of Kenya’s reefs with the tragic greed of poaching, highlighting the East African Whale Shark Trust’s research

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Sep 15, 2026

Papa Shillingi (2012) follows Volker Bassen’s mission to save East Africa’s whale sharks. This award-winning film contrasts the beauty of Kenya’s reefs with the tragic greed of poaching, highlighting the East African Whale Shark Trust’s research

Rating:: Not Rated
Cast:: Volker Bassen, Katrin Ender
Director:: Volker Bassen
Genres:: Sport & Fitness

Video Summary

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Volke Bassen, founder of the East African Whale Shark Trust, shares his journey from commercial fishing to marine conservation. He highlights the biological wonders of the whale shark, the devastating impact of destructive fishing practices in Kenya, and his organization's efforts to protect these gentle giants through education, research, and advocacy.