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Island of the Sharks (1999): Cast & Box Office

Island of the Sharks (1999) movie poster

Island of the Sharks is a 1999 documentary directed by Howard Hall, starring Linda Hunt as Narrator (voice). It runs 40 minutes and earned $10.7 million worldwide.

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Island of the Sharks (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
40 min
Director
Howard Hall
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Nova
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Island of the Sharks About?

The premise of Island of the Sharks without spoilers.

A breathtaking IMAX expedition takes viewers 300 miles west of Costa Rica to the remote sanctuary of Cocos Island, revealing an extraordinary underwater realm teeming with the ocean’s most feared and misunderstood predators. Majestic manta rays, fierce barracudas, giant sea turtles, playful porpoises and hundreds of sharks glide past, showcasing the island’s stunning beauty, wonder and danger on the giant screen.

Island of the Sharks Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • white tip shark
  • cocos island
  • pacific ocean
  • manta ray
  • migration
  • nature
  • costa rica
  • mating
  • underwater mountain
  • black tip shark
  • hunting
  • science
+25 more
  • shrimp
  • underwater scene
  • reference to treasure island the novel
  • sea turtle
  • voice over narration
  • sea lion
  • el nino
  • lobster
  • sea creature
  • shark
  • husband and wife directors
  • silky shark
  • violence
  • death
  • hammerhead shark
  • dolphin
  • exotica
  • ritual
  • reference to robert louis stevenson
  • fish
  • co directors
  • producer on screen
  • oceanography
  • husband and wife producers
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Island of the Sharks Cast & Characters

Linda Hunt plays Narrator (voice) in Island of the Sharks. Directed by Howard Hall.

From the director

More from Howard Hall

More films directed by Howard Hall: Soul of the Ocean, Under the Sea 3D and Deep Sea.

Full filmography
Box office

Island of the Sharks Box Office

Island of the Sharks grossed $10.7 million worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.7M

US & Canada
$10.7M

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FAQ

Island of the Sharks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Island of the Sharks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Island of the Sharks?

Island of the Sharks runs 40 minutes.

When was Island of the Sharks released?

Island of the Sharks was released on April 22, 1999.

Who directed Island of the Sharks?

Island of the Sharks was directed by Howard Hall.

More films by Howard Hall

Who is in the cast of Island of the Sharks?

Island of the Sharks stars Linda Hunt as Narrator (voice).

How much did Island of the Sharks make at the box office?

Island of the Sharks grossed $10.7 million worldwide.

Does Island of the Sharks have a post-credit scene?

No. Island of the Sharks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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