Playing with Sharks (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2021, Playing with Sharks is a documentary film directed by Sally Aitken, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the real sharks for Jaws and famously wore a chainmail suit, using herself as shark bait, changing our scientific understanding of sharks forever.
Who’s in it. Playing with Sharks stars Valerie Taylor as self, Ron Taylor as self (archive footage), Jeremiah S. Sullivan as self and Rodney Fox as self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Playing with Sharks sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $61.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing with Sharks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing with Sharks tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing with Sharks (2021)?
- In US, Playing with Sharks is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playing with Sharks worth watching?
- Playing with Sharks holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Playing with Sharks?
- Playing with Sharks stars Valerie Taylor, Ron Taylor, Jeremiah S. Sullivan and Rodney Fox.
- When was Playing with Sharks released?
- Playing with Sharks was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.