Shark movies have been a popular subgenre in cinema, known for their thrilling and suspenseful storytelling. Here are seven of the best shark movies to watch.
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"Deep Blue Sea" (1999)
A sci-fi horror film featuring genetically modified sharks that wreak havoc on a research facility.
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"The Shallows" (2016)
A survival thriller starring Blake Lively as a woman stranded on a rock while being stalked by a great white shark.
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"Jaws" (1975)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this iconic film about a great white shark terrorizing a beach town is often considered the quintessential shark movie.
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"Sharknado" (2013)
While more on the campy and comedic side, this film gained a cult following for its over-the-top portrayal of a tornado filled with sharks.
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"The Meg" (2018)
A science fiction action film that follows a team of researchers facing a prehistoric megalodon shark.
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"47 Meters Down" (2017)
Two sisters find themselves trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean, battling for survival against time and predators.
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"Open Water" (2003)
Based on a true story, this film follows a couple left behind by their scuba diving group and facing the dangers of open water.