Whale Wars Season 2 Episode 7 The Desire to Fling Things
- TV-PG
- July 24, 2009
- 43 min
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7.4 (15)
In Whale Wars season 2 episode 7, titled "The Desire to Fling Things," the crew of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's ship, the Steve Irwin, continues its mission to protect endangered whales from Japanese whaling ships. As tensions rise between the two sides, the Steve Irwin crew must balance their desire to stop the whaling with their need to stay safe and avoid dangerous confrontations.
The episode opens with the crew of the Steve Irwin spotting a harpoon ship on their radar. The crew quickly mobilizes, donning their anti-whaling gear and preparing to launch their small boats to intercept the whaling ship. However, as they get closer, they realize that the ship is actually a fuel tanker, not a harpoon vessel. Frustrated but undaunted, the crew continues their search for the whaling fleet.
As the Steve Irwin searches for the whaling fleet, tensions run high among the crew. Captain Paul Watson is frustrated with the lack of progress, and the crew is on edge as they wait for the opportunity to take action against the whalers. Meanwhile, first mate Peter Brown is struggling to control his impulses to throw objects at the whaling ships, which could potentially escalate the situation and put the crew in danger.
Despite the tension and frustration, the crew remains dedicated to their mission. They spot a pod of whales and quickly deploy their small boats to get closer to the animals and document their presence. The crew is able to capture stunning footage of the magnificent creatures, further fueling their passion to protect them from harm.
As the episode draws to a close, the Steve Irwin crew finally spots a Japanese whaling vessel. They approach the ship and prepare to launch their small boats, but they are quickly intercepted by the whaling ship's security team. The two sides engage in a tense standoff as the Steve Irwin crew tries to get as close to the whaling ship as possible without crossing the line into dangerous territory.
Overall, "The Desire to Fling Things" is a tense and action-packed episode of Whale Wars, highlighting the passion and dedication of the Sea Shepherd crew to protect endangered whales from harm. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, the crew remains resolute in their mission, even in the face of potentially dangerous confrontations with the whaling fleet.