Killer Sharks: The Attacks of Black December

Top 10 Billed Cast

G.O. Parsons
G.O. Parsons

George Hill

Spencer Hill
Spencer Hill

Tom Chalmers

Benjamin James
Benjamin James

Peter Liddle

Robynn Lin Fredericks
Robynn Lin Fredericks

Beach-goer

Shawn Genther
Shawn Genther

Derryck Prinsloo

Nikolas Holmes
Nikolas Holmes

Paul Brokenshaw

Libby Jonas
Libby Jonas

Beach Babe

Jack McAllister
Jack McAllister

Alan Greene

Clancy McLain
Clancy McLain

Fay Bester

Kevin Tyler Moody
Kevin Tyler Moody

Young Clifford Green

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    Killer Sharks is a recreation of the world-famous attacks along the coast of Durban, South Africa, during the summer of 1957/1958. Called "Black December," these attacks partly inspired Peter Benchley's Jaws.

  • Release Date

    2011-03-04

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Durban, South Africa, Shark Attack

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  • Languages:

    English
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