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Sharknado (2013): Cast & Plot

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Sharknado is a 2013 action horror film directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, starring Ian Ziering as Finley "Fin" Shepard, Aubrey Shea and Marcus Choi. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Sharknado (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Anthony C. Ferrante
Genres
Horror , Action , Comedy , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Syfy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sharknado About?

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

A massive hurricane unexpectedly strikes Los Angeles, unleashing a bizarre and terrifying phenomenon: sharks are caught in the tornado winds and deposited into the city along with floodwaters. Surfer and bar owner Fin Shepard embarks on a perilous mission with his companions Baz and Nova to locate and rescue his estranged wife April and their teenage daughter Claudia, battling the shark-infested chaos threatening to engulf the city.

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Cast & crew

Sharknado Cast & Characters

Ian Ziering leads the cast as Finley "Fin" Shepard, with Aubrey Shea as Claudia and Marcus Choi as Palmer. Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante; 68 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Anthony C. Ferrante

More films directed by Anthony C. Ferrante: Great White Waters, 12 Games of Christmas, Dante’s Hotel and Butch vs. Sundance.

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Plot

Sharknado Plot Summary

What happens in Sharknado from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A brutal shark-finning operation unfolds off the coast of Mexico, where an Asian buyer known as Mr. Palmer haggles with Captain Carlos Santiago over a coveted cache of fins. The deal hinges on a fearsome forecast—the captain insists a record pod of 20,000 sharks will soon flood the waters, making the haul appear priceless. The two men strike a deal: Palmer offers up to a million dollars, with a down payment tucked away in a tackle box. The captain proclaims a hard‑won lesson of shark fishing—that man should not fear the sharks, but the sharks should fear man.

Full summary

The whole story of Sharknado, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Sharknado?

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 the name of the former champion surfer who owns the bar on the Santa Monica Pier?
Cars

Cars in Sharknado

56 cars on screen, including the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2005 Hummer H2 SUT.

All 56 cars
  • 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Sharknado 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Main role
  • 2005 Hummer H2 SUT in Sharknado 2005 Hummer H2 SUT Important role
  • 2010 Chevrolet Equinox in Sharknado 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Minor role
  • 1994 GMC CV200 in Sharknado 1994 GMC CV200 Minor role
Details

Sharknado Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “Karhariostrovilos” and “Cápavihar”.

Also known as
  • Karhariostrovilos
  • Cápavihar
  • Rekinado
  • Sharknado 1
  • Žraločí tornádo
  • Sharknado: The 10th Anniversary Edition
  • Sharknado - 10th Anniversary
  • Sharknado - Genug gesagt!
  • Шаркнадо
  • 鲨卷风
  • Sharknado - Cápavihar
  • Žralokonádo
+11 more
  • Акулий торнадо
  • שארקנדו
  • Акулячий торнадо
  • Köpek Balığı İstilası
  • Торнадо с акули
  • 샤크스톰
  • Haihurrikaani
  • ฝูงฉลามทอร์นาโด
  • 風飛鯊
  • シャークネード
  • Lốc Xoáy Cá Mập

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Sharknado FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sharknado?

Sharknado runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Sharknado released?

Sharknado was released on July 11, 2013.

Who directed Sharknado?

Sharknado was directed by Anthony C. Ferrante.

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Who is in the cast of Sharknado?

Sharknado stars Ian Ziering as Finley "Fin" Shepard, Aubrey Shea as Claudia and Marcus Choi as Palmer, among 68 credited actors.

Does Sharknado have a post-credit scene?

No. Sharknado has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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