Blue Water, White Death (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1971, Blue Water, White Death is a documentary film directed by Peter Gimbel, running about 99 minutes. “The hunt for the Great White Shark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter Gimbel and a team of photographers set out on an expedition to find and Film, for the very first time, Carcharodon carcharias....The Great White Shark. The Expedition took over nine months and traveled from Durban, South Africa, across the Indian Ocean and finally to South Australia.
Who’s in it. Blue Water, White Death stars Tom Chapin as Himself, Peter Gimbel as Himself, Phil Clarkson as Self and Valerie Taylor as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Blue Water, White Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Water, White Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Water, White Death 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 Blue Water, White Death (1971)?
- In US, Blue Water, White Death is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Water, White Death worth watching?
- Blue Water, White Death holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Water, White Death?
- Blue Water, White Death stars Tom Chapin, Peter Gimbel, Phil Clarkson, Valerie Taylor and Stuart Cody.
- When was Blue Water, White Death released?
- Blue Water, White Death was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
