Return of the White Shark
Synopsis
Hundreds of great white sharks have recently appeared on the doorstep of one of America’s most popular tourist destinations, hunting in ways never documented before. To understand why the sharks are here and what this means for Cape Cod, a team of scientists are studying this new phenomenon to try to keep people safe. Are the sharks changing the natural ecosystem … or restoring it?
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Skerry
- Original Title
- Return of the White Shark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Skerry
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Skerry
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the White Shark
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What is Return of the White Shark about?
Hundreds of great white sharks have recently appeared on the doorstep of one of America’s most popular tourist destinations, hunting in ways never documented before. To understand why the sharks are here and what this means for Cape Cod, a team of scientists are studying this new phenomenon to try to keep people safe. Are the sharks changing the natural ecosystem … or restoring it?
Who directed Return of the White Shark?
Return of the White Shark was directed by Brian Skerry.
Who stars in Return of the White Shark?
The principal cast of Return of the White Shark includes Not specified.
When was Return of the White Shark released and how long is it?
Return of the White Shark was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return of the White Shark?
Return of the White Shark holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).