The Last Shark
1981, Italian. Directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
You're what's for dinner.
When a 35-foot great white shark begins to wreak havoc on a seaside town, the mayor, not wanting to endanger his gubernatorial campaign, declines to act, so a local shark hunter and horror author band together to stop the beast.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
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- Enzo G. CastellariDirector
- James FranciscusPeter Benton
- Vic MorrowRon Hamer
- Micaela PignatelliGloria Benton
- Joshua SinclairMayor William Wells
- Giancarlo PreteBob Martin (as Timothy Brent)
- Stefania Girolami GoodwinJenny Benton
- Gian Marco LariWilliam “Billy Joe” Wells Jr.
- Gail MooreSecretary
- Joyce LeeKelly Michaels
- Don DevendorfNed
- Bill EudalyChris Olsen
- Bill StarksCameraman
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1981
- Original title
- L'ultimo squalo
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Vincenzo Mannino, Ugo Tucci, Marc Princi
- Budget
- $450K
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The Last Shark: quick answers
Is The Last Shark worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last Shark?
The Last Shark runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Last Shark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last Shark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last Shark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last Shark is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Last Shark on?
The Last Shark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Shark?
If you liked The Last Shark, try The Black Demon, The Meg, Meg 2: The Trench.
Who directed The Last Shark?
The Last Shark (1981) was directed by Enzo G. Castellari and stars James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli.