Sharks are one of the oldest inhabitants of our planet. Terrible killers living in the depths of the sea, for 450 million years, have been terrifying the inhabitants of the seas and oceans. They are dangerous to humans. Filmmakers and producers have repeatedly addressed the topic of sharks, and in the world cinema there has even appeared a separate subgenre of chilling horror films in which ruthless killer fish act as the main characters. Let us turn to the history of cinema and present the best films about sharks shot in the XX – XXI centuries.
The most interesting films about sharks (in chronological order):
1
Jaws USA. 1975
IMDB: 8.0 / 10.0
Movie Search: 7.37 / 10
The cult horror film of the renowned filmmaker Stephen Spielberg, in fact, became the pioneer of a new subgenre in cinema about scary and merciless sharks.
They shot a film based on the eponymous work of Peter Benchley. The events of the film unfold in the summer of 1974 on a small island where the busy resort is located. For shooting, they created a mechanical shark of enormous size, but in some scenes the real ones were involved.
Spielberg's painting received numerous awards and prizes, and in subsequent years another 3 parts were shot. In 2011, the movie "Jaws 3D" was released.
2
The creature of Peter Benchley / Creature. 1998
IMDB: 5.0 / 10.0
Movie Search: 6.64 / 10
Another horror film made by the script of Jaws author Peter Benchley. This time, his work was filmed by Canadian director Steward Gillard.
At the faculty of genetics of one of the Universities, an obsessed professor works who planned to create a monster shark. His main goal is to create a natural born killer, but with human intelligence. According to the law of the genre, the creation of a scientist, once in the wild, kills the creator himself, and also threatens other people.
The most interesting thing is that the creature in the form of a shark easily bypasses all traps, and is constantly improving both physically and mentally. The film once again warns that experiments with wildlife are dangerous and threaten disaster.
3
Deep Blue Sea. USA - Australia. 1999
IMDB: 5.8 / 10.0
Movie Search: 6.99 / 10
The science fiction film was shot by Renny Harleng, and after 19 years on one of the television channels a sequel to an exciting feature film was released.
A group of scientists to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, conduct experiments on sharks. At one point, the experiment gets out of control. The predatory inhabitants of the seas as a result of the experiment became even faster, smarter and more insidious. It is difficult to resist nature, and scientists themselves become hostages of their dangerous research.
The film received mixed reviews, but overall was positively received by the audience. They noted that there are a number of points in it that make you experience the thrill.
4
Open Sea / Open Water. 2003
IMDB: 6.19 / 10.0
Movie Search: 6.99 / 10
Director Chris Kentis was shocked and interested in the story that happened in 1996 off the coast of Australia with the spouses Lonergan. Americans Tony and Eileen disappeared in the Great Coral Reef, but their bodies were never found.
This story became the basis for the creation of the film. A young couple goes on a diving tour, but the mistake of the companions left them alone in the open ocean.
The creators thought up a lot, because no one knows how young people actually fought for life. The editors of most-beauty.ru draws attention - the sharks in the movie are real, and the picture was shot on a semi-professional movie camera, which added credibility. The film was nominated for the best horror film of the year, but the prize, as the best actress, was awarded only to Ryan Blanchar, who played one of the main roles.
5
12 Days of Terror. SOUTH AFRICA. 2004
IMDB: 5.5 / 10.0
Movie Search: 5.24 / 10
In the Top 10 best films about sharks, experts and viewers invariably include the movie of the famous horror master Jack Scholder “12 days of fear”.
The film is based on real events, and it was based on the book of the same name by Richard Fernicola. The plot takes the viewer to the ocean coast of New Jersey, where in 1916 there were many people fleeing from the unbearable heat.
But the quiet rest of people is violated by the cannibal shark, which kept the entire coast in tension for 12 days. Having tried human blood, the fish could no longer stop, and was constantly looking for new victims. The attack was always sudden, and in those fateful 12 days of the summer of 1916, 4 people died.
6
Aquatic life / The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. 2004
IMDB: 7.3 / 10.0
Movie Search: 7.18 / 10
At the box office, the film was titled Burnt by the Sea, and it was directed by Wes Anderson in the tragicomedy genre. The creators dedicated it to the outstanding oceanologist Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
In fact, this turned out to be a funny parody of the adventures of the Cousteau team. The success of the film was guaranteed by the star cast and unexpected plot twists.
In one of the expeditions, Esteban du Plantier, a friend and ally of documentary filmmaker Steve Zissou, dies. Steve swears by the memory of a friend that he will find the monster who killed his comrade. A scientist calls him a jaguar shark. Tragicomedy received the main prize of the Berlin Film Festival in 2005.
7
The open sea. New victims / Reef. Australia. 2010
IMDB: 5.8 / 10.0
Movie search: 6.19 / 10
A drama by Australian filmmakers tells of an incident that happened to Ray Boundy in 1983. In the world box office it went under the name "Reef", and the Russian name has nothing to do with the 2003 film of the same name.
Two guys and a girl go on a yacht trip on the ocean, but suddenly run into a reef. The ship turned over, and they themselves were in the ocean. Over time, all three realize that a white shark is swimming near their drift.
Will friends survive in extreme conditions, and how did the tragedy end, the viewer will know only when the final credits appear on the screen.
8
Soul Surfer. 2011
IMDB: 5.5 / 10.0
Movie Search: 7.73 / 10
The motion picture biography tells the story of the life of a professional American surfer Betony Hamilton. While riding the waves, a shark attacked the girl. After the tragedy, Betoni lost her arm, but survived and returned to the big sport.
The girl was only 13 years old, and years later she decided to write an autobiography book. The film was directed by Sean McNamara, and Anna-Sophia Robb was invited to the main role.
The picture received a prize in the nomination for the best film adaptation of a literary work. The creators, in addition to the facts from Betoni’s book, included in the film the facts that the family of the brave and purposeful surfer told them.
9
Threat from the depths / 2-Headed Shark Attack. 2012
IMDB: 2.5 / 10.0
Movie Search: 2.83 / 10
The horror film was shot by American director Christopher Douglas, and he starred in a charming actress and model Carmen Electra and Charles O’Connell.
A group of young people are engaged in wakeboarding, not suspecting that a dangerous creature lurked in the depths of the ocean. At one point, a two-headed shark attacks people. Some die from the teeth of a terrible predator, and some are saved on a small uninhabited atoll.
But the rescued young people face a new danger. A flood begins on the island, and the shark can now easily reach them.
10
Kon-Tiki. Norway. 2012
IMDB: 7.2 / 10.0
Movie Search: 7.33 / 10
A magnificent historical film about the journey of the legendary Kon-Tiki raft, built by renowned traveler Thor Heyerdahl.
The plot was based on the expedition of a brave explorer who sailed in 1947 from the shores of Latin America to Polynesia. On his ship, he managed to go through the expanses of the Pacific Ocean 6 980 km. On his way, he met many sea creatures, including dangerous sharks.
In addition to the Norwegians, Swedish, German, Danish and British filmmakers took part in the creation of the film. The film received many awards, and even nominated for an Oscar as the best picture in a foreign language. The historical film set a rental record in 2012, raising a little more than $ 14 million.
11
Shark Tornado / Sharknado. 2013
IMDB: 3.3 / 10.0
Movie Search: 3.34 / 10
A television disaster film was shown on Syfy, collecting 1.4 million viewers on TV screens. The film caused heated discussions, to which the stars of Hollywood joined. Due to its popularity, it was shown once again a week after the premiere.
A huge water tornado floods the quarters of Los Angeles, and giant sharks appear in the city of Angels. Finding themselves in a difficult situation, residents try to escape. Surfer Fin Shepherd with friends goes in search of a wife.
Adventures and the struggle for survival keep the viewer in suspense until the end of the film. The television picture received good reviews from critics, but they noted that the creators mixed many genres, from horror and science fiction to elements of comedy.
12
Sandbank / The Shallows. 2016
IMDB: 6.3 / 10.0
Movie Search: 6.27 / 10
In the dramatic thriller directed by Jaume Colet-Serre, the two main characters. One is a charming girl who enjoys surfing, and the second is a ruthless predator who drove an American into a trap.
Throughout the film, the fearless girl confronts the shark. Rest, which foreshadowed to bring positive emotions and give a lot of pleasure in an instant turned into horror. An incredible craving for life, and a desire to see her sister and father again, help the main character cope with difficulties ... But can she outsmart a smart shark?
The main role was played by actress and model Blake Lively. The film was shot in one of the most beautiful places on the planet near Lord Howe Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
13
Blue Abyss / 47 Meters Down. Great Britain. 2017
IMDB: 5.6 / 10.0
Movie Search: 5.74 / 10
The original name for the British horror film is “47 Meters Down,” and premiered in June 2017. The Russian audience saw the picture two weeks after the English premiere.
Two beautiful girls decide to descend in a cage into the bay, where huge white sharks swim. The cable suddenly breaks, and the cage with the girls falls to the bottom of the ocean. Oxygen is not enough, and the only way out is to leave the shelter and swim to the surface surrounded by huge predators.
The entire film of the event keeps the viewer in suspense, and the main roles in the film were played by the brilliant Mandy Moore and Claire Hall.
14
Meg: The Monster of Depth / The Meg. 2018
IMDB: 5.7 / 10.0
Movie Search: 5.89 / 10
The world's largest fossil shark Megalodon became extinct millions of years ago. The creators of the sci-fi horror film resurrected large ancient monsters, creating an exciting movie.
Lifeguard diver Jonas Taylor rescues scientists from a submarine, but at the last moment they are attacked by a huge sea creature. A shark terrifies coastal beaches, and Jonas tries to protect people in every way possible.
They invited Jason Statham to the main role, which became another component of the success of the film. Despite the mixed reviews, the fantastic drama was a success in the American and world box office.
15
Great white dance. Russia. 2018
We conclude our list with a wonderful Valdis Pelsch documentary about the majestic white sharks. The film was shot at RD Studio LLC, and Valdis Pelsh and Kristina Kozlova acted as producers and authors of the idea.
The shooting was attended by many stars of Russian cinema and pop. The stars were accompanied and instructed by professional divers, as well as professional zoologists. The premiere took place on Channel One, and aroused great spectator interest.
The heroes had to overcome fear and meet face-to-face with dangerous marine inhabitants. Three days among the white sharks showed all the beauty of these marine inhabitants, as well as examples of the interaction of sharks and humans.
Do not miss, there is a fascinating article on the most beautiful sharks in the world on our site most-beauty.ru.
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Summary
Difficult to make a rating. After all, everyone has their own taste. This is one of the reasons that we placed the films in chronological order. It’s naturally impossible to review and describe all the films about sharks, so we tried to choose the best. Despite the stereotype, including that created by filmmakers, that sharks are very cruel, they rarely attack humans. Sometimes a person himself provokes a predator, but there are species that, because of their size, simply can not cope with the "king of nature", but there are those that eat one plankton.
On this our article came to an end. Most-Beauty is waiting for your comments. Write what, in your opinion, interesting films about sharks were not included in this rating, and which should not be here.