Rochat is a leading figure in efforts to conserve our oceans, and in shark conservation in particular.Is shark cage diving damaging marine life? (29 May 2014) News 24 Due to her passionate efforts in shark conservation, and the lengths she goes to, to raise awareness and change negative perceptions of sharks, such as freediving with sharks, she is known as the Shark Warrior. Danny Gallagher Bikini Shark Warrior to the rescue ManCave Daily (26 June 2012) In 2014, Rochat won the Johnnie Walker / Sunday Times Nations Greatest Challenger AwardTimes Live Nation's Greatest Winners Announced (9 October 2013) retrieved 1 October 2014 for her work in conservation in South Africa and for challenging conformity. In 2010 she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.Helen Bamford (20 Feb 2010) Hall of Fame for marine Conservationist. The Saturday Star. Retrieved 1 October 2014 In 2013 she was inducted into the Global Oceans Society. In 2015 she was nominated for a second time for Africa's Most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards. She has appeared in numerous TV shows promoting ocean conservation including CBS News.Swims with these killers for a living C BS Insider OMG! (November 2013)
