Whale Shark Jack
“True friendship dives deep”
Synopsis
Sarah, 12, lives on a boat with her parents, who research whale sharks. Her only friend is a whale shark named Jack, who Sarah rescued when he was a pup. But following a tragic accident, mum and Sarah move to the coastal town of Exmouth. Desperate to return to her old life, Sarah pegs all her hopes on Jack, certain that when his migration brings him back to Exmouth, mum will take her out on the boat again. But Jack fails to return, so Sarah embarks on a risky mission to find him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miranda Edmonds, Khrob Edmonds
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Lefroy
- Original Score
- Iain Grandage, Josh Hogan
- Original Title
- Whale Shark Jack
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cottesloe Films, Southern Light Films, Stan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miranda Edmonds, Khrob Edmonds
Kathryn Lefroy, Dot West, John Collee
Iain Grandage, Josh Hogan
Michael McDermot
Merlin Eden
Estelle Buzzard, Georgia White
Department Leadership Roster
Miranda Edmonds
Director
Khrob Edmonds
Director
Kathryn Lefroy
Screenplay
Estelle Buzzard
Producer
Georgia White
Producer
Iain Grandage
Original Music Composer
Josh Hogan
Original Music Composer
Michael McDermot
Director of Photography
Merlin Eden
Editor
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Whale Shark Jack about?
Sarah, 12, lives on a boat with her parents, who research whale sharks. Her only friend is a whale shark named Jack, who Sarah rescued when he was a pup. But following a tragic accident, mum and Sarah move to the coastal town of Exmouth. Desperate to return to her old life, Sarah pegs all her hopes on Jack, certain that when his migration brings him back to Exmouth, mum will take her out on the boat again. But Jack fails to return, so Sarah embarks on a risky mission to find him.
Who directed Whale Shark Jack?
Whale Shark Jack was directed by Miranda Edmonds, Khrob Edmonds.
Who stars in Whale Shark Jack?
The principal cast of Whale Shark Jack includes Alyla Browne, Abbie Cornish, Rachel Ward, Ursula Yovich, Michael Dorman.
When was Whale Shark Jack released and how long is it?
Whale Shark Jack was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Whale Shark Jack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whale Shark Jack was composed by Iain Grandage, Josh Hogan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whale Shark Jack?
Whale Shark Jack holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).