These shark movies are great to watch during Shark Week, Summer, or any time of year. These Netflix titles feature TV shows, cult movies, horror movies, thriller movies, documentaries, and science & nature shows.
What is Shark Week?
Shark Week is an annual, week-long TV programming block created by Tom Golden at the Discovery Channel, which features shark-based programming. Shark Week originally premiered on July 17, 1988. (Source)
What is the fascination with sharks?
Maybe it’s some intrinsic pull, the knowledge that sharks and humans split from a common ancestor, thus connecting us metaphysically to these ocean dwellers. Or maybe it’s because they’re really, really cool. (Source)
These movies include everything from TV shows, cult movies, horror movies, thriller movies, documentaries, and science & nature shows.
These shark movies on Netflix are great selections to add to your Netflix list.
What better way to celebrate the weekend than by binge-watching Netflix?
All the titles listed are currently on Netflix, but that is subject to change without notice.
I have designated a * by shark movies for kids, along with rating, but please use your own parental discretion.
There used to be 30+ shark movies on Netflix, however, due to licensing agreements, most of them have been removed and only seven remain. All the titles listed are currently on Netflix, but that is subject to change without notice.
SHARK MOVIES ON NETFLIX
Updated for 2020
Shark Night
Newly arrived at her family’s lake-island cabin, college student Sara and her friends prepare for a weekend of fun in the sun. But soon after they dive into the lake, football player Malik stumbles out of the water with a grievous wound. This is one of the scary shark movies on Netflix. (Stream on Netflix)
- Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
- Dennis Quaid, Massi Furlan, AnnaSophia Robb (Actors)
- Sean McNamara (Director) - David Zelon (Producer)
- English (Playback Language)
- English (Subtitle)
Soul Surfer
An inspiring film that dramatizes the real-life story of Bethany Hamilton, a Hawaiian teen who bravely returns to competitive surfing after losing her left arm in a vicious shark attack. | Stream on Netflix
72 Dangerous Animals
Get an up-close look at Australia’s deadliest creatures in this series that features interviews with wildlife experts and survivors of attacks. | Watch on Netflix
Mission Blue
This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle’s campaign to save the world’s oceans from threats such as overfishing and toxic waste. (Stream on Netflix)
Zig & Sharko*
Zig, an island-bound hyena, will do anything to get his paws on Marina the mermaid, but her devoted pal Sharko always comes to her rescue in time. (Stream on Netflix)
Dolphin Tale 2
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This aquatic drama continues the heartwarming story of Winter the dolphin, who survived a tragic injury by being fitted with a prosthetic tail. In the sequel, Winter bonds with an orphaned baby dolphin after her beloved pool mate passes away. (Stream on Netflix)
USS Indianapolis: Man of Courage
After becoming stranded in the Philippine Sea during World War II, a tenacious Navy crew faces a dire lack of supplies and a string of shark attacks. (Stream on Netflix)
The Lighthouse of the Orcas
A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hopes that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection. (Stream on Netflix)
In my opinion, people who like the Sharknado franchise have a questionable definition of good shark movies on Netflix. 😁
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