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Malibu Shark Attack 2009

“The tsunami was just the beginning of the terror”

Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Director
David Lister
Networks
Two 4 The Money Media, Insight Film Studios, Limelight International Media Entertainment
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Malibu Shark Attack" (2009). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
2009
Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Release date
Jul 25, 2009
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada
Studios
Two 4 The Money Media, Insight Film Studios, Limelight International Media Entertainment
Budget
$3,000,000
Genres
Horror, Action, TV Movie
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★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 111 votes
Episode runtime
~87 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Two 4 The Money Media, Insight Film Studios, Limelight International Media Entertainment
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Malibu Shark Attack" (2009).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Malibu Shark Attack.
Year: 2009 (also mentioned as 2008 in some sources).
Genres: Horror, Action, TV Movie [1]; Terror, Thriller, Science fiction [4]; TV film [6].
Runtime: 1h 27m [1]; 88 minutes [4].
Director: David Lister [6].
Production: Produced for the Syfy channel [6].
Series: Nineteenth film in the Maneater film series [6].
Release: 07/25/2009 (US) [1]; DVD release on August 16, 2011 [6].
Language: English [4].
Rating: PG-13 [4].
Plot: An underwater earthquake generates a tsunami that strikes Malibu, bringing a hunting pack of prehistoric

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Should you watch it?

“A devastating tsunami traps lifeguards and construction workers with a pack of prehistoric goblin sharks.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a unique premise involving prehistoric goblin sharks
  • Presents a high-stakes survival scenario for the stranded characters
  • Part of the established Maneater film series
Keep in mind
  • The film may not appeal to viewers seeking high-budget production values

Watch it if you enjoy disaster-themed creature features produced for television.

This is an action-horror television film with a fast-paced survival tone suitable for fans of creature-based disaster movies.

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Availability varies by region and provider, but the film has been listed on video-on-demand services like Netflix and HBO Now.

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It is worth watching if you enjoy the specific style of creature-feature television films produced by Syfy.

How long is the film?

The film has a runtime of approximately 87 to 88 minutes.

Is this part of a series?

Yes, Malibu Shark Attack is the nineteenth film in the Maneater film series.

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