Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie
Synopsis
The special follows award-winning actor Mackie in his hometown of New Orleans, where he grew up boating and angling and still practices the sport to date, a passion he now shares with his four sons. Throughout the documentary, Mackie is on a personal mission to keep the peace between coastal communities and sharks. Diving fin-first, he comes face-to-face with the ocean’s apex predators, swimming with several enormous sandbar and silky sharks and tagging a formidable 7-foot bull shark.
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Type: Clip • Published 2024-07-11
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Anthony Mackie
Self - Host
Brett Ryan
Self - Charter Fisherman (as Captain Brett Ryan)
Jasmin Graham
Self - Mote Marine Laboratory
Marcus Drymon
Self - Mississippi State University (as Dr. Marcus Drymon)
Yannis P. Papastamatiou
Self - Florida International University
Gardner Goodall
Self - Native Plants Program Senior Coordinator
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Kay
- Original Title
- Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Kay
Arif Nurmohamed, Nicola Moody, Jane Root
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Kay
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie
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What is Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie about?
The special follows award-winning actor Mackie in his hometown of New Orleans, where he grew up boating and angling and still practices the sport to date, a passion he now shares with his four sons. Throughout the documentary, Mackie is on a personal mission to keep the peace between coastal communities and sharks. Diving fin-first, he comes face-to-face with the ocean’s apex predators, swimming with several enormous sandbar and silky sharks and tagging a formidable 7-foot bull shark.
Who directed Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie?
Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie was directed by Matthew Kay.
Who stars in Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie?
The principal cast of Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie includes Anthony Mackie, Brett Ryan, Jasmin Graham, Marcus Drymon, Yannis P. Papastamatiou.
When was Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie released and how long is it?
Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie?
Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).