Whale Shark Jack(2026)
True friendship dives deep
Whale Shark Jack 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.
Whale Shark Jack (2026) is a family and adventure film directed by Miranda Edmonds, released on April 2, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Alyla Browne, Abbie Cornish, Rachel Ward and Ursula Yovich. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Miranda Edmonds
- Writers:
- Kathryn Lefroy, Dot West, John Collee
- Producers:
- Estelle Buzzard, Georgia White
- Cinematographer:
- Michael McDermot
- Composer:
- Iain Grandage
- Production:
- Cottesloe Films, Southern Light Films, Stan
- Status:
- Released
Whale Shark Jack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alyla Browne
as Sarah
Abbie Cornish
as Nita
Rachel Ward
as Aunty Dot
Ursula Yovich
as Hazel
Michael Dorman
as Marcus
- Giselle Philogene
Giselle Philogene
as Ashleigh
- Emmi Williams
Emmi Williams
as Young Sarah
- Luca Miller
Luca Miller
as EJ
- Jayden Boundry
Jayden Boundry
as Peter
Therese Mavros
as Receptionist
Karen O'Leary
- Sienna Cate
Sienna Cate
Key crew
Directed by Miranda Edmonds, written by Kathryn Lefroy, Dot West and John Collee, produced by Estelle Buzzard and Georgia White.
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Whale Shark Jack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Whale Shark Jack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whale Shark Jack online?
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Whale Shark Jack (2026) is available to stream on Stan. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whale Shark Jack?
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The main cast of Whale Shark Jack (2026) includes Alyla Browne, Abbie Cornish, Rachel Ward, Ursula Yovich and Michael Dorman. The film was directed by Miranda Edmonds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whale Shark Jack released?
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Whale Shark Jack was released on April 2, 2026 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Whale Shark Jack worth watching?
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Whale Shark Jack (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.