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Shark Week is one of the most hallowed times of the year, and it’s nearly upon us once again. Starting on Sunday, July 28, fans of all things shark can tune into Discovery for programs like Return to Shark Island and Air Jaws Strikes Back. But before that all Shark week goodness hits your TV screen, you’ll need something else to tide you over.
Here are the 8 best shark movies to watch ahead of Shark Week.
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1
Jaws
The godfather of all shark movies, Jaws was a film marvel at the time of its release in 1975. And if you really feel like diving (hehe) into the world of Jaws’ Amity Island, you can also check out Jaws 2, Jaws 3-D, and Jaws: The Revenge.
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2
The Shallows
Poor Nancy just wanted to have a fun day surfing, but a great white shark had another idea. Fun fact: Blake Lively did most of her own stunts in the movie, which is impressive on its own, but she was also a couple of months pregnant during filming.
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3
Deep Blue Sea
All you need to know is that the cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Stellan Skarsgård, Michael Rapaport, and LL Cool J, and that it’s been called the “greatest non-Jaws shark movie of all time.”
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4
The Meg
If regular ol’ sharks just aren’t enough for you, you’ll be happy to know that The Meg‘s shark is actually a pre-historic 75-foot-long beast known as the Megalodon. Also, Jason Statham is involved. Happy watching.
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5
47 Meters Down
Say hello to 47 Meters Down, aka the movie that will make you rethink that shark cage diving excursion that you booked for your next vacation. The movie’s sequel, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, is actually coming out next month.
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6
Sharknado
This movie is…not good. Sharks cannot merge with tornadoes. Sharks cannot roar like lions. Sharks cannot latch onto your getaway helicopter. And yet, there is still something rather endearing about Sharknado and its five unnecessary sequels.
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7
Finding Nemo
Forget about Nemo and Dory. This is actually a movie about shark redemption, a commitment to a new diet, and making friends. And while yes, those sharks did try to eat the other cute little fish, it shows that we all fall down, but we can still get up.
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8
Open Water
The words “based on a true story” will make any story scarier, and Open Water is no exception. The movie is loosely based on the real-life disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan.
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Temi Adebowale is the Editorial Assistant at Men’s Health.
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