9 Best Movies and Shows About Sharks on Netflix (Feb 2024)

Sharks are the deadliest predators in the ocean. When they make something their target, there is no way on earth that they are going to miss. They are swift, strong, and huge, and their jaws can tear apart any flesh on the planet. They are one of the ultimate predators living in the world today. There have been some interesting shark movies and shows made with better graphics and picture quality available, including many for children. For the shark enthusiasts out there, Netflix has a limited but interesting collection of shark movies and TV shows.

9. Zig and Sharko (2010-)

Created by Olivier Jean-Marie, ‘Zig and Sharko’ is an animated slapstick comedy television series. The show revolves around a brown hyena named Zig, who is always looking out for ways to fool the mermaid Marina so that he can eventually devour her. The story constantly alludes that the evil hyena wants to gain her tail, which is why he is frequently at her throat. Luckily, Marina is not alone, as the Sharko, a great white shark who loves her, is always on the lookout for enemies that could potentially harm her. The hilarious drama that unfolds whenever Zig schemes to eat Marina while Sharko fouls his plans is a great watch and is undoubtedly one of the best children’s shows on the streaming giant. You can watch the series here.

8. Sharkdog (2021 -)

Featuring talented voice actors like Liam Mitchell, Dee Bradley Baker, Kari Wahlgren, and Meaghan Davies, ‘Sharkdog’ is a children’s CG-animated streaming television series created by Jacinth Tan Yi Ting. The story revolves around Max, a ten-year-old boy who is best friends with the titular character. As the name suggests, Sharkdog is a half-dog and half-shark who is constantly hungry and is looking for his favorite food all the time. Unfortunately, he is completely clueless when it comes to his strength and unknowingly causes a lot of destruction wherever he goes, putting Max in weird situations. You may watch the show here.

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7. Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure (2019)

Featuring talented voice actors like Jo Kyoung-i, Kim Seo-Yeong, Kim Eun-ah, and Jeong Jae-Heon, ‘Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure’ is a children’s animated movie. It revolves around Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s hilarious and entertaining misadventures across space as they explore new planets and make friends along the way. However, they must also consistently keep an eye out for star pieces if they wish to return home safely. As they travel farther from home, the two friends find countless challenges along the way and learn memorable lessons. You can check out the movie here.

6. Mission Blue (2014)

Starring Barbara Block, James Cameron, and Mike deGruy, ‘Mission Blue’ is a marine documentary directed by Robert Nixon and Fisher Stevens. It follows Sylvia Earle, an accomplished environmentalist, oceanographer, and marine biologist, as she introduces viewers to her life’s work by exposing the dangers of pollution, climate change, and overfishing on our ecosystem. Naturally, the documentary offers a close look at marine life and offers a great understanding of the challenges that lie ahead of us in the coming decades. Although it is not primarily focused on sharks, ‘Mission Blue’ does briefly discuss whale sharks while addressing a much larger subject. Feel free to check out the documentary here.

5. Deep Fear (2023)

Directed by Marcus Adams, ‘Deep Fear’ follows professional Naomi (Madalina Ghenea), whose leisurely sail takes a dark turn after she saves three ship-wrecked survivors only to find out that they are drug dealers. They then force Naomi to swim down to the sunken wreck and recover their 200 kilos of cocaine. The catch? Man-eaters, aka sharks. Whether she can do the risky job is what we get to see in this survival thriller. You can stream ‘Deep Fear’ here.

4. 47 Meters Down Uncaged (2019)

Directed by Johannes Roberts, ‘47 Meters Down Uncaged’ follows a group of four female divers who take a deep dive into a secret lagoon that serves as a pathway to a sunken Mayan city. But once there, they are pulled into a whirlpool and end up getting stuck in a labyrinth of tunnels and caves with great white sharks all around, judging them. They have to find a way out as soon as possible unless they want to turn into snacks. The film stars Brianne Tju, Sophie Nélisse, Sistine Stallone and Corinne Foxx. You can watch it here.

3. Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

A sequel to ‘The Meg,’ this film is based on the 1999 novel ‘The Trench’ also by Steve Alten. It shows rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) taking not one Meg but a handful of them, along with other monstrous creatures, from the dark depths of the ocean after an illegal mining operation disturbs its surface. In the risky yet thrilling endeavor, Taylor is joined by his team, which includes Jiuming (Wu Jing), DJ (Page Kennedy), and Mac (Cliff Curtis). A lighter take on the shark movie genre, ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ doesn’t shy away from surreal sequences that make it a fun watch. You can experience it right here.

2. The Meg (2018)

Starring Jason Statham as rescue diver Jonas Taylor, ‘The Meg’ showcases the Megalodon, a prehistoric shark that reached a length of 20 meters and went extinct more than 2 million years ago or was thought to be extinct. Taylor arrives at the underwater facility Mana One, upon request of its operations manager, James “Mac” Mackreides, to rescue a trio of researchers who are stuck deep down in a submersible. The Mana One is exploring the depths of the Mariana Trench and soon comes across a 75-foot-long Megalodon that has resurfaced from the dark depths of the trench and is wreaking havoc. Is there any way to stop this monster? ‘The Meg’ is loosely based on the 1997 novel ‘Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror’ by Steve Alten. You can watch the film here.

1. Mako (2021)

‘Mako’ is an Egyptian shark movie directed by Mohamed Hisham Al Rashidi. It centers on a filmmaking crew, led by Egyptian filmmaker Rana Bhagat, who dive deep into the ocean to film a documentary on a sunken ship only to become potential meals for a huge shark that starts hunting them one by one. While the movie is based on true events, the shark attack isn’t one of them. The makers have built a plot around the tragic sinking of the Salem Express in the Red Sea on December 14, 1991, which led to the death of more than 450 people while many survived and were rescued, too. The cast of the movie includes Basma as Rana Bahgat, Murat Yildirim, Nicolas Mouawad, Nahed El Sebaï, Feryal Youssef, Ebrahim Mohamed, and Salma Elshimy. You can watch ‘Mako’ here.

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