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Shark Attack (1999) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 4.03/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.4/10
Shark Attack Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A marine biologist heads for Port Amanzi in Africa after his friend, Mark DeSantis, is supposedly a victim of a fatal shark attack. DeSantis had been conducting research on a series of shark attacks in the area prior to his death and now his friend, along with DeSantis" sister, takes up the research and finds that the sharks may not be the only threat in Port Amanzi.
Tagline: There"s Blood In The Water
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Type: MovieYear: 1999 (more 1999 movies)
Production Co.: Trimark
Language: English
Country: United States, Israel, South Africa
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Shark Attack Release Dates In Theaters: May 28, 1999, DVD: Nov 09, 1999
Writers: Scott Devine, William Hooke
Producers: Mandy Branch, Danny Dimbort, Avi Lerner, Trevor Short
Musicians: Serge Colbert
Cinematographers: Lawrence Sher
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Shark Attack (1999) Cast (Click to Expand)
Shark Attack Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cordell McQueen | ... | Marc Desantis |
| Casper Van Dien | ... | Steven McKray |
| Chris Olley | ... | Police Chief |
| Jacob Makgoba | ... | Machete Policeman |
| Paul Ditchfield | ... | Professor Bookman |
| Shelley Meskin | ... | First Pretty Co-Ed |
| Candice Berman | ... | Second Pretty Co-Ed |
| Bentley Mitchum | ... | Dr. Miles Craven |
| Simo Magwase | ... | Tanka |
| Willie | ... | Boat Captain |
| Ernie Hudson | ... | Lawrence Rhodes |
| Anton Dekker | ... | Jan |
| Tony Caprari | ... | Mani (as Toni Caprari) |
| Dave Ridley | ... | Mr. Hacker |
| Jenny McShane | ... | Corine Desantis (as Jennifer McShane) |
| Bradley Meyer | ... | Boy in Boat |
| Eloise Cupido | ... | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Pepsy Mahunisi | ... | Elder Leader |
| Mike Mvelase | ... | Mabunda |
| Roly Jansen | ... | Fishing Tourist on Boat |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Cordell McQueen – Marc Desantis
Also known as: Cordell MacQueen - Casper Van Dien (b. December 18, 1968) – Steven McKray
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Casper | Casper Robert Van Dien Jr. | Caspar Van Dien | Casper van Dien - Chris Olley – Police Chief
- Jacob Makgoba – Machete Policeman
- Paul Ditchfield – Professor Bookman
- Shelley Meskin – First Pretty Co-Ed
- Candice Berman – Second Pretty Co-Ed
- Bentley Mitchum (b. February 22, 1967) – Dr. Miles Craven
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Bentley C. Mitchum | Chris Mitchum - Simo Magwase – Tanka
- Willie – Boat Captain
- Ernie Hudson (b. December 17, 1945) – Lawrence Rhodes
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Ernie Hudson Sr. | Earnest L. Hudson | Louis Hudson - Anton Dekker – Jan
- Tony Caprari – Mani (as Toni Caprari)
Also known as: Antonio Caprari | Toni Caprari | Tony Sapari - Dave Ridley – Mr. Hacker
- Jenny McShane (b. January 29, 1965) – Corine Desantis (as Jennifer McShane)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jennifer McShane | Jennifer Miller
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