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Hannah Fraser, also known as Hannah Mermaid, is an internationally acclaimed underwater performance artist, model, and marine conservation activist, inspiring audiences and advocating for ocean protection.
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The Hannah Mermaid Collection features hand drawn original art from Hannah Fraser, created in collaboration with Cape Cali, including robes and sport tops.
Hannah Fraser, professionally known as Hannah Mermaid, is the preeminent and most sought-after underwater performance artist working in the world today.
Hannah Fraser, born on February 6, 1974, in Australia, developed an early interest in mermaids, creating her first mermaid tail at the age of nine, inspired by the 1984 film ‘Splash.’ This early fascination laid the groundwork for a career that would blend artistic performance with a deep commitment to marine conservation. Fraser officially began performing as a mermaid in 2003, pioneering the profession of a “freelance mermaid.” Her unique skill set includes advanced freediving, allowing her to undertake complex underwater performances without scuba gear, and engaging with marine life in their natural habitats. Over two decades, her work has taken her to various oceans and countries, establishing her as a central figure in modern mermaiding and a prominent voice for ocean ecology.
Fraser’s career is marked by significant achievements in both performance and activism. She gained widespread recognition for her underwater fashion shoots and film appearances, including a notable role in the ecological documentary ‘The Cove,’ which received the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. She has actively campaigned against issues such as overfishing, the culling of sharks, dolphins, and whales, and ocean pollution, often collaborating with organizations like Greenpeace. Her impactful freedives with whale sharks in the Philippines (2013) aimed to raise awareness about the shark-finning industry, and her night dives with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii (2013), contributed to manta rays securing worldwide protected status. In 2013, she also starred in the conservation film ‘Betrayal,’ freediving with humpback whales in Tonga to advocate against their hunting.
A turning point in Fraser’s career as an activist came in 2014 when she undertook a significant unarmored freedive with tiger sharks to protest the Australian Government’s policy of culling them, a campaign that ultimately led to the policy’s reversal. She has been featured on major platforms such as the Discovery Channel and ABC News’ ’20/20,’ discussing her work and advocacy. In 2015, she delivered a TEDx Talk in Valencia, Spain, as part of the United Nations’ World Oceans Day, articulating her role as an ocean ecological activist and demonstrating how artistic expression can promote environmental awareness. Fraser’s dedication to creating her own intricate mermaid tails, each taking about six months to hand-sew, further highlights her commitment to her craft and her mission.
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