Shark Attack 2
Shark Attack 2

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Shark Attack 2

2000
Movie
98 min
English

A biological experiment goes bad, this time releasing a gaggle of mutated great white sharks with a taste for human flesh. Soon enough, shark expert Nick West is on the case, leading a crew to study them and eventually bring them back into captivity. West's plans hit a snag, however, when Australian shark hunter Roy Bishop is called in to wipe out the fishy menace.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Gigi GuarnieriGenres: Action, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A marine biologist and her team are on a mission to stop a mutated, man-eating shark that has begun to terrorize the waters off the coast of South Africa. As the attacks escalate, they must find a way to neutralize the threat before it claims more lives.

Critical Reception

Shark Attack 2 is a low-budget creature feature that received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is often cited as an example of a poorly executed shark attack film, lacking in suspense, credible acting, and special effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sheer absurdity and unintentional humor by some.

  • Widely criticized for its unconvincing plot and dire special effects.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in the shark attack genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely negative, with comments frequently highlighting the film's poor quality, lack of realism, and generally unengaging nature.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film is not a direct sequel to the 1999 film 'Shark Attack', but rather part of a series of made-for-television movies capitalizing on the shark attack theme.

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