---
title: "Avalanche Sharks"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/avalanche-sharks-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 249260
imdb_id: "tt2622826"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 3.3
vote_count: 112
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Avalanche Sharks (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/avalanche-sharks-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Avalanche Sharks is a feature film released in the United States on January 12, 2012, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes. The production spans the genres of horror, action, science fiction, adventure, and comedy. The cast features actors Alexander Mendeluk, Kate Nauta, and Benjamin Easterday. According to the plot synopsis, a snow avalanche awakens humungous, prehistoric sharks that proceed to chomp on bikini clad co-eds. The film is also associated with the alternate release years or references of 2012 and 2014 across various film databases and source records. Additional cast and crew details are documented in industry databases such as The Movie Database, IMDb, and Moviefone, which list the various actors, actresses, directors, and writers involved in the production. The movie is promoted with the tagline beware of frost bites and is available for streaming through media platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott D. Wheeler
- **Networks / Studios**: Odyssey Media, Pulser Productions, Rogue State

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexander Mendeluk** as *Wade*
- **Kate Nauta** as *Diana*
- **Benjamin Easterday** as *Lars*
- **Eric Scott Woods** as *Dale*
- **Kelle Cantwell** as *Madison*
- **Richard Gleason** as *Sheriff*
- **Amy Ninh** as *Hiro*
- **James Ouimet** as *Duffy*
- **Nicole Helen** as *Carol*
- **Emily Addison** as *Jenna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Avalanche Sharks online?
Avalanche Sharks is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Avalanche Sharks worth watching?
Avalanche Sharks holds a community rating of 3.3/10 based on 112 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Avalanche Sharks and when was it released?
Avalanche Sharks is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Avalanche Sharks?
Avalanche Sharks was directed by Scott D. Wheeler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Avalanche Sharks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/249260)
- [Avalanche Sharks (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/249260-avalanche-sharks/cast)
- [Avalanche Sharks (TV Movie 2014) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2622826/fullcredits/)
- [Avalanche Sharks Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/avalanche-sharks/20051424/credits/)
- [Avalanche Sharks (2014) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-gb/film/346208-avalanche-sharks/cast/)

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