Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesMovies must feature sharks prominently.
Water. Blood. Guts. Rows and rows and rows of teeth. This is a list of the best shark movies of all time, ranked by fans who can't get enough fins slicing through the waves. This list includes all genres of fiction as well as live-action shark films, horror movies with sharks, and animated shark movies.
Ever since Jaws brought shark movies into the mainstream, countless other shark films have been made. Be warned though: while some shark movies may be fine for kids, most of the best shark movies might be too scary. For whatever reason (probably the Jaws franchise), the great white shark is the most popular shark species in these films. That said, other species can be found too, including bull sharks, mako sharks, and even the mythical Megalodon. Shark attack movies on this list include The Shallows, Deep Blue Sea, 47 Meters Down, and the Sharknado movies.
Vote up the top shark films, whether they are the scariest, the most interesting, or simply the most fun.
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1,275210Jaws
Steven Spielberg, Richard DreyfussReleased: 1975
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter... more
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934315Deep Blue Sea
Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool JReleased: 1999
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Deep Blue Sea is a 1999 science fiction horror film, starring Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, LL... more3
732266Jaws 2
Roy Scheider, Murray HamiltonReleased: 1978
Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc
Jaws 2 is a 1978 American horror thriller film and the first sequel to Steven Spielberg's... more4
477302Finding Nemo
Ellen DeGeneres, Willem DafoeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by... more5
429274Open Water
Saul Stein, Blanchard RyanReleased: 2003
Directed by: Chris Kentis
Open Water is a 2003 drama psychological horror film loosely based on the true story of an... more6
285166Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus
Debbie Gibson, Lorenzo LamasReleased: 2009
Directed by: Jack Perez
Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus is a monster/disaster film by The Asylum, released on May 19,... more7
406191The Reef
Zoe Naylor, Adrienne PickeringReleased: 2010
Directed by: Andrew Traucki
The Reef is a 2010 Australian horror film. The film was written and directed by Andrew... more8
297119Spring Break Shark Attack
Kathy Baker, Bryan BrownReleased: 2005
Directed by: Paul Shapiro
Spring Break Shark Attack is a 2005 joint South African/American made-for-TV thriller film... more9
346190Soul Surfer
Carrie Underwood, Helen HuntReleased: 2011
Directed by: Sean McNamara
Soul Surfer is a 2011 American biopic drama film directed by Sean McNamara. It is a film... more10
283177Bait 3D
Phoebe Tonkin, Julian McMahonReleased: 2012
Directed by: Kimble Rendall
Bait is a 2012 action, thriller horror film written by Russell Mulcahy and by John Kim and... more11
373235Shark Night
Katharine McPhee, Sara PaxtonReleased: 2011
Directed by: David R. Ellis
shark night is about a group of college students going ton sara(sara paxton) house for a weeekend but what they don't know that there isa sharks and priana that people are putting in the lake watching people get killed and make as it as tv show to make money12
611145The Shallows
Blake LivelyReleased: 2016
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
The Shallows is a 2016 American survival thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The... more13
28648The Meg
Jason Statham, Jessica McNameeReleased: 2018
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
The Meg is a 2018 American science fiction action horror film directed by Jon Turteltaub,... more14
299236Jaws 3-D
Dennis Quaid, Lea ThompsonReleased: 1983
Directed by: Joe Alves
Jaws 3-D is a 1983 American horror thriller film directed by Joe Alves and starring Dennis... more15
2475047 Meters Down
Mandy Moore, Claire HoltDirected by: Johannes Roberts
47 Meters Down is a 2017 survival horror film directed by Johannes Roberts. Two sisters, Lisa... more16
195128The Deep
Nick Nolte, Jacqueline BissettReleased: 1977
Directed by: Peter Yates
The Deep is a 1977 adventure film directed by Peter Yates and based on Peter Benchley's novel... more17
235181Shark Tale
Angelina Jolie, Christina AguileraReleased: 2004
Directed by: Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron, Rob Letterman
Shark Tale is a 2004 American computer-animated comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation,... more18
323312Jaws: The Revenge
Michael Caine, Mario Van PeeblesReleased: 1987
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Jaws: The Revenge, is a 1987 American horror thriller film directed by Joseph Sargent. It is... more19
11582Attack of the Jurassic Shark is an 2012 Canadian independent action horror film project... more20
262290Sharknado
Tara Reid, Cassie ScerboReleased: 2013
Directed by: Anthony C. Ferrante
Sharknado is a 2013 science fiction TV movie directed by Anthony C. Ferrante.... more21
9085Swamp Shark
Kristy Swanson, Wade BoggsReleased: 2011
Directed by: Griff Furst
Swamp Shark is a 2011 American horror film directed by Griff Furst and starring Kristy... more22
208157Megalodon
Mark Sheppard, Robin SachsReleased: 2002
Directed by: Pat Corbitt
Megalodon is a 2004 American shark film. It takes place out on a deep sea oil rig.... more23
351047 Meters Down: Uncaged
John Corbett, Nia LongReleased: 2019
Directed by: Johannes Roberts
47 Meters Down: Uncaged is a 2019 survival horror film directed by Johannes Roberts, and a... more24
180241Sharknado 2
Tara Reid, Kurt AngleReleased: 2014
Directed by: Anthony C. Ferrante
Sharknado 2: The Second One is a 2014 American satirical disaster film comedy and a sequel to... more25
20USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
Nicolas Cage, Tom SizemoreReleased: 2016
Directed by: Mario Van Peebles
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is a 2016 American war film directed by Mario Van Peebles.... more
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