Sharksploitation

This documentary examines the history of sharks in cinema, focusing on how these animals became feared figures on screen. It traces the development of a specific film subgenre that emerged after the success of Jaws in 1975, analyzing everything from high-budget productions to low-budget titles like Sharknado. Through interviews with scholars, filmmakers, conservationists, and critics, the film explores why audiences remain fascinated by these creatures.

Written and directed by Stephen Scarlata, the film was produced by Shudder. The cast features appearances by industry figures such as Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb, Johannes Roberts, and Chris Kentis, alongside Dr. Emily Zarka. A total of 34 people are credited as part of the cast.

Released on October 12, 2024, the 106-minute American production has received generally positive feedback. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 554 votes. This audience score is slightly higher than the film critics' rating of 6.8/10 from 9 reviews.