---
title: "The Shark Hunter"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shark-hunter-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 95103
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Shark Hunter (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shark-hunter-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Shark Hunter is a 1979 adventure and horror film directed by Enzo G. Castellari. The feature has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. The film features a cast that includes Franco Nero, Michael Forest, Patricia Rivera, and Jorge Luke. The story follows a crusty recluse on a Caribbean island who is dedicated to destroying sharks and gets involved in a hunt for buried treasure. The film was released in Italy on 24 December 1979, and later released in Mexico on December 10, 1981. In 2013, RetroVision Entertainment announced plans to release the film on Blu-ray and DVD utilizing a brand new high-definition transfer from the original negative, though it ultimately failed to release.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Shark Hunter?
Streaming availability for The Shark Hunter varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Shark Hunter worth watching?
The Shark Hunter holds a community rating of 4.4/10. It offers engaging Adventure, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Shark Hunter and when was it released?
The Shark Hunter is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1979.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Shark Hunter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/95103)
- [The Shark Hunter - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shark_Hunter)
- [The Shark Hunter (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/95103-il-cacciatore-di-squali/cast)
- [The Shark Hunter (1979) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078925)
- [‎The Shark Hunter (1979) directed by Enzo G. Castellari ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-shark-hunter/cast/)

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