Super Shark
Super Shark

Movie spotlight

Super Shark

2011
Movie
87 min
English

An offshore drilling accident triggers the release of a giant prehistoric shark. When marine biologist Kat Carmichael arrives, she runs up against corporate front man Roger Wade, who plots with Stewart to disrupt her investigation. With the help of Skipper Chuck and disc jockey Dynamite Stevens, Kat tries to find a way to defeat the monster which has evolved to a state where it can walk on dry land and fly...it's the SUPER SHARK!

Insights

IMDb3.4/10
Director: Fred Olen RayGenres: Horror, Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A freak tidal wave awakens a colossal, mutated shark with an insatiable appetite for humans. This genetically altered predator, equipped with a powerful sonar blast, begins a spree of terror on the popular beach town of Aqua Azul during Spring Break. A group of resourceful locals and a marine biologist must band together to stop the monstrous shark before it devours everyone in its path.

Critical Reception

Super Shark is a low-budget creature feature that leans heavily into its B-movie premise, delivering campy thrills and intentional absurdity. While critically panned for its predictable plot, special effects, and acting, it has garnered a cult following among fans of schlock horror and Syfy channel original movies for its over-the-top entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoys its status as a "so bad it's good" cult film.

  • Features a unique premise with a killer shark that has an added sonic attack.

  • Often cited for its campy humor and creature effects that are charmingly bad.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally align with critical sentiment, often pointing out the film's intentional campiness and low-budget charm as its main draw. It's viewed as a fun, mindless watch for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the same company that brought audiences other Syfy channel shark-themed movies like 'Sharknado'.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Alex

Alex

Super Shark, a 2011 Sharksploitation movie. It barely started and there's a badass tank mech with legs shooting a shark, kick ass!! But I can tell it's gonna be a doozy because it has a bad 90s style theme song. And of course what is a Shar...

Gimly

Gimly

See that tank on the front cover? It's a walking tank. That's not a spoiler you literally see that in the opening scene (a flash forward), so why would they not make use of that fact as promotional material? I guess, because, like the entir...