Shark Week
“7 days, 7 sharks, 1 survivor!”
Synopsis
A group of complete strangers find themselves isolated by a wealthy madman on his island compound. They are forced into a horrifying gauntlet where they must survive a barrage of ever deadlier species of shark.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- H. Perry Horton
- Original Title
- Shark Week
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Asylum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Ray
H. Perry Horton
Pedja Radenkovic
Rachel Anderson-Lebron
David Michael Latt, David Rimawi
Department Leadership Roster
H. Perry Horton
Writer
David Michael Latt
Producer
David Rimawi
Producer
Alexis Forte
Production Design
Valerie K. Garcia
Costume Design
Christopher Ray
Director
Rachel Anderson-Lebron
Editor
Pedja Radenkovic
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark Week
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What is Shark Week about?
A group of complete strangers find themselves isolated by a wealthy madman on his island compound. They are forced into a horrifying gauntlet where they must survive a barrage of ever deadlier species of shark.
Who directed Shark Week?
Shark Week was directed by Christopher Ray.
Who stars in Shark Week?
The principal cast of Shark Week includes Patrick Bergin, Yancy Butler, Josh Allen, Erin Coker, Bart Baggett.
When was Shark Week released and how long is it?
Shark Week was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shark Week?
Shark Week holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).