Shark's Paradise
“A sadistic madman lures sharks to attack tourists and only a special force can this terror”
Synopsis
A mad man threatens to lure hundreds of sharks to the beach at Surfers Paradise Australia at the start of the tourist season, his price to hold off the sharks is $2 million. Our heroes do everything from escaping jail to risking death in a chemical factory, to stop him.
Top Cast
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David Reyne
Rod Palmer
Ron Becks
Monty Stone
Sally Tayler
Billie Riley
Dennis Miller
Inspector Rossiter
John Amos
Taxi Driver
Ralph Cotterill
Dr. Baxter
Craig Cronin
Mr. Woods
Vincent Gil
Murphy
Sean Scully
Detective Charlie Kelly
Peter Sumner
Cooper
Peter Gwynne
Mayor
Sally Phillips
Mayor's Secretary
Jill Loof
Joanie
Lawrence Mah
Japanese Businessman
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonald
Fowler
John Paramor
Chief Inspector McGarry
Scott Rawlings
Drunk in Water
Fred Welsh
Poker Player
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Tefay, Carla Kettner, Greg Millin, David Phillips
- Original Score
- Nigel Plunker
- Original Title
- Shark's Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Hanna-Barbera Australia, McElroy & McElroy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Jenkins
Henry Tefay, Carla Kettner, Greg Millin, David Phillips
Nigel Plunker
Martin McGrath
Ralph Strasser, Richard Hindley, Bill O'Donnell
Jim McElroy, Carla Kettner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jenkins
Director
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
Ralph Strasser
Editor
Fiona Spence
Costume Design
Richard Hindley
Editor
Carla Kettner
Producer
Marta McElroy
Production Design
Bill O'Donnell
Editor
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
David Phillips
Writer
Nigel Plunker
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shark's Paradise.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark's Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shark's Paradise about?
A mad man threatens to lure hundreds of sharks to the beach at Surfers Paradise Australia at the start of the tourist season, his price to hold off the sharks is $2 million. Our heroes do everything from escaping jail to risking death in a chemical factory, to stop him.
Who directed Shark's Paradise?
Shark's Paradise was directed by Michael Jenkins.
Who stars in Shark's Paradise?
The principal cast of Shark's Paradise includes David Reyne, Ron Becks, Sally Tayler, Dennis Miller, John Amos.
When was Shark's Paradise released and how long is it?
Shark's Paradise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Shark's Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shark's Paradise was composed by Nigel Plunker.