Killer Sharks: The Attacks of Black December
Seen it?2011 | 45 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who love a true story told well, this one's for you. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 45 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Killer Sharks is a recreation of the world-famous attacks along the coast of Durban, South Africa, during the summer of 1957/1958. Called "Black December," these attacks partly inspired Peter Benchley's Jaws.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Lott
- G.O. ParsonsGeorge Hill
- Spencer HillTom Chalmers
- Benjamin JamesPeter Liddle
- Robynn Lin FredericksBeach-goer
- Shawn GentherDerryck Prinsloo
- Nikolas HolmesPaul Brokenshaw
- Libby JonasBeach Babe
- Jack McAllisterAlan Greene
- Clancy McLainFay Bester
- Kevin Tyler MoodyYoung Clifford Green