Can shark calling in the Pacific survive when modern life disrupts

Can shark calling in the Pacific survive when modern life disrupts the environment?

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In the New Ireland province of Papua New Guinea, the men of the village sing to sharks to catch them to provide food for the village. But as marine life faces threats from commercial fishing and environmental challenges, can this time-honoured tradition weather the storm and endure our ever-changing world?

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