Playing with Sharks(2021)
Playing with Sharks Synopsis
Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the real sharks for Jaws and famously wore a chainmail suit, using herself as shark bait, changing our scientific understanding of sharks forever.
Playing with Sharks (2021) is a documentary film directed by Sally Aitken, released on June 5, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Valerie Taylor, Ron Taylor, Jeremiah S. Sullivan and Rodney Fox. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Sally Aitken
- Writers:
- Sally Aitken
- Producers:
- Bettina Dalton
- Composer:
- Caitlin Yeo
- Production:
- National Geographic, WildBear Entertainment, National Geographic Documentary Films
- Revenue:
- $61,404
- Status:
- Released
Playing with Sharks (2021) Trailer
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Playing with Sharks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sally Aitken, written by Sally Aitken, produced by Bettina Dalton.
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Playing with Sharks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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Playing with Sharks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing with Sharks online?
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Playing with Sharks (2021) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Playing with Sharks?
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The main cast of Playing with Sharks (2021) includes Valerie Taylor, Ron Taylor, Jeremiah S. Sullivan and Rodney Fox. The film was directed by Sally Aitken. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing with Sharks released?
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Playing with Sharks was released on June 5, 2021 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Playing with Sharks worth watching?
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Playing with Sharks (2021) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing with Sharks?
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Yes. The official Playing with Sharks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.