

Island of the Sharks
“The Beauty. The Wonder. The Danger. (IMAX)”
Synopsis
A magnificent expedition 300 miles west of Costa Rica spotlights the remote animal sanctuary of Cocos Island. Its amazing underwater world has some of the ocean's most-feared, most-misunderstood predators. Manta rays, barracudas, giant sea turtles, porpoises and hundreds of sharks swim past on the giant IMAX screen.
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April 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hall
- Original Score
- Alan Williams
- Original Title
- Island of the Sharks
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Nova
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hall
Alan Williams
Michele Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hall
Director
Michele Hall
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Island of the Sharks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Island of the Sharks about?
A magnificent expedition 300 miles west of Costa Rica spotlights the remote animal sanctuary of Cocos Island. Its amazing underwater world has some of the ocean's most-feared, most-misunderstood predators. Manta rays, barracudas, giant sea turtles, porpoises and hundreds of sharks swim past on the giant IMAX screen.
Who directed Island of the Sharks?
Island of the Sharks was directed by Howard Hall.
Who stars in Island of the Sharks?
The principal cast of Island of the Sharks includes Linda Hunt.
When was Island of the Sharks released and how long is it?
Island of the Sharks was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Island of the Sharks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Island of the Sharks was composed by Alan Williams.
