Malibu Shark Attack (2009): Cast & Plot
Malibu Shark Attack is a 2009 action horror film directed by David Lister, starring Peta Wilson as Heather, Warren Christie and Sonya Salomaa. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- David Lister
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Two 4 The Money Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Malibu Shark Attack About?
The premise of Malibu Shark Attack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An underwater earthquake triggers a massive tsunami that hits Malibu, unleashing a pack of prehistoric‑looking goblin sharks. Though the beach is evacuated before the wave, a team of lifeguards and construction workers becomes stranded in the flooding and must battle the sharks to reach dry land.
Malibu Shark Attack Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- shark
- killer shark
- shark attack
- psychotronic film
- sharksploitation
- b horror
- b action
- b sci fi
- goblin shark
- construction worker
- lifeguard
- stranded
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- tsunami
- beach
- underwater earthquake
- earthquake
- australian horror
- fish in title
- three word title
- animal in title
- creature feature
- shark feature
- human versus shark
- characters killed one by one
- tidal wave
- chainsaw
- motorboat
- survival
- rifle
- female reporter
- news reporter
- california
- place name in title
- malibu california
- animal name in title
- city name in title
Malibu Shark Attack Cast & Characters
Peta Wilson leads the cast as Heather, with Warren Christie as Chavez and Sonya Salomaa as Barb. Directed by David Lister; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Lister
- Peta Wilson as Heather
- Warren Christie as Chavez
- Sonya Salomaa as Barb
- Remi Broadway as Doug Crenshaw
Also Starring in Malibu Shark Attack
· 15 more- Chelan Simmons Jenny
- Nicholas Cooper Bryan
- Jeff Gannon Colin
- Mungo McKay George
- Renee Bowen Yancey
- Evert McQueen Karl
- Daniel West Keith
- Brooke Chamberlain Bikini Babe 2
- Chris Kemp Yellow Cap
- Joel Amos Byrnes Jason
- Simon Buckley Diver #2
- Alex Dias Teenager
- Matt Knevitt Diver #3
- Jody Waters Diver #1
- Aaron Weir Boat Driver
More from David Lister
More films directed by David Lister, best-rated first: The Story of an African Farm, Pets, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and The Meeksville Ghost.
Malibu Shark Attack Plot Summary
What happens in Malibu Shark Attack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Heather [Peta Wilson] works as a lifeguard on a sunlit Malibu beach, watching the water alongside her ex-boyfriend Chavez [Warren Christie], the decisive head lifeguard, and fellow guards Doug [Remi Broadway] and Barb [Sonya Salomaa]. Also present are Jenny [Chelan Simmons], a young woman doing community service after a shoplifting incident, and Bryan [Nicholas Cooper], Barb’s boyfriend who has just proposed to her. The day moves with the usual rhythm of sun, surf, and rescue drills, a calm that will soon be shattered by forces beyond anyone’s control.
Full summary
The whole story of Malibu Shark Attack, scene by scene
Malibu Shark Attack Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Malibu Shark Attack.
How Well Do You Know Malibu Shark Attack?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Heather's occupation on the beach?
Cars in Malibu Shark Attack
9 cars on screen, including the 2000 Daewoo Nubira and the 1965 Ford Mustang.
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Malibu Shark Attack FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Malibu Shark Attack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Malibu Shark Attack?
Malibu Shark Attack runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Malibu Shark Attack released?
Malibu Shark Attack was released on July 25, 2009.
Who directed Malibu Shark Attack?
Malibu Shark Attack was directed by David Lister.
More films by David Lister Who is in the cast of Malibu Shark Attack?
Malibu Shark Attack stars Peta Wilson as Heather, Warren Christie as Chavez and Sonya Salomaa as Barb, among 19 credited actors.
Does Malibu Shark Attack have a post-credit scene?
No. Malibu Shark Attack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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