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Sand Sharks (2011): Cast & Plot

Sand Sharks (2011) movie poster

Sand Sharks is a 2011 sci-fi horror film directed by Mark Atkins, starring Corin Nemec as Jimmy Green, Eric Scott Woods and Vanessa Evigan. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Sand Sharks (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Mark Atkins
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sand Sharks About?

The premise of Sand Sharks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After surviving the perils of the sea, beachgoers discover the danger isn’t over—massive sand‑dwelling sharks have adapted to hunt on shore. As swimmers relax on the sand, the predators strike, turning a sunny day into a fight for survival. Families lounging by the water soon realize the sand itself has become a hunting ground.

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Cast & crew

Sand Sharks Cast & Characters

Corin Nemec leads the cast as Jimmy Green, with Eric Scott Woods as John Stone and Vanessa Evigan as Brenda Stone. Directed by Mark Atkins; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mark Atkins

More films directed by Mark Atkins: Road Wars: Max Fury, Monster Island, 6-Headed Shark Attack and Empire of the Sharks.

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Plot

Sand Sharks Plot Summary

What happens in Sand Sharks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a sun-washed stretch of White Sands, two people rip along the shore on dirt bikes, but their ride is cut short when a predator robs the sand of its quiet and drags them into the earth. The fear of what lurks beneath the beach becomes a rumor, then a grim reality, as the town confronts a threat that can move unseen through the sand itself.

Full summary

The whole story of Sand Sharks, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sand Sharks?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What ability do the sand sharks possess that makes them especially dangerous on the beach?

Cars

Cars in Sand Sharks

12 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the E-Z-Go Marathon.

All 12 cars
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Sand Sharks 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • E-Z-Go Marathon in Sand Sharks E-Z-Go Marathon Minor role
  • E-Z-Go TXT in Sand Sharks E-Z-Go TXT Minor role
  • 1999 GMC Sonoma in Sand Sharks 1999 GMC Sonoma Minor role
Details

Sand Sharks Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Les dents de la plage” and “Beach Shark”.

Also known as
  • Les dents de la plage
  • Beach Shark
  • Píseční žraloci
  • Tubarões da Areia
  • Strava u pijesku
  • Homokcápák
  • Rekiny z plaży
  • Rechinii de nisip
  • Песчаные акулы
  • Kumdaki Dehşet
  • Sand Sharks : Les Dents de la plage
  • כרישי החולות
+3 more
  • 샌드 샤크
  • ฉลามล้านปีพันธุ์สะเทิ้นบก
  • 沙海狂鲨

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FAQ

Sand Sharks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sand Sharks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sand Sharks?

Sand Sharks runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Sand Sharks released?

Sand Sharks was released on December 20, 2011.

Who directed Sand Sharks?

Sand Sharks was directed by Mark Atkins.

More films by Mark Atkins

Who is in the cast of Sand Sharks?

Sand Sharks stars Corin Nemec as Jimmy Green, Eric Scott Woods as John Stone and Vanessa Evigan as Brenda Stone, among 18 credited actors.

Does Sand Sharks have a post-credit scene?

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

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