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The Shark Net

A Taylor Media production in association with ScreenWest and Optus Television

Executive Producer: Robyn Kershaw
Producer: Sue Taylor
Screenplay: Ian David
Director: Graeme Burfoot

Aired: August 2003 (ABC)

This is the story of one boy's journey to manhood. Of childhood games, teenage lust and adult sex. Of secrets and lies, fear and evil. Of family ties that bind forever and guilt that lasts a lifetime. And of the need to forgive. This is The Shark Net, a compelling, three-part series based on Robert Drewe's award-winning memoir about his early life growing up during the reign of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers. Though their lives take completely different turns, their paths cross; changing Robert forever. (3 x 60 minutes)