Sharksploitation

Sharksploitation

A documentary that goes into the jaws of Hollywood.

2024 · 106 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary

The ultimate deep dive into the world of shark cinema: filmmakers, critics, scholars and conservationists explore the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and audiences' undying fascination with these misunderstood creatures.

Directed by Stephen Scarlata · Written by Stephen Scarlata

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