Oddball loner shark conservationist Sonny Stein (well played with tremendous gusto by Richard Jaeckel) has a special psychic link with and a strong abiding affinity for sharks. Stein declares war on no-count shark poachers and anyone else who's cruel to animals.
Director William Grefe, working from a compelling script by Robert Morgan, relates the enjoyable story at a steady pace, maintains a likable sincere tone throughout, and stages the shark attack set pieces with flair. While Jaeckel dominates the proceedings with his delightfully vibrant and unbridled go-for-it enthusiasm, he nonetheless receives sturdy support from Jennifer Bishop as bitchy exotic dancer Karen (Bishop fills out a sparkly silver bikini quite nicely, too), John Davis Chandler as the slimy Charlie, Harold Sakata as Charlie's equally scuzzy pal Pete, Buffy Dee as fat slob bar owner Barney, and Ben Kronen as smarmy marine biologist Whitney. The shark sequences possess a genuinely harrowing sense of real danger. Julio C. Chavez's bright cinematography provides an attractive sunny look. The funky syncopated score by William Loose and Paul Ruthland hits the get-down groovy spot. A fun flick.
Director William Grefe, working from a compelling script by Robert Morgan, relates the enjoyable story at a steady pace, maintains a likable sincere tone throughout, and stages the shark attack set pieces with flair. While Jaeckel dominates the proceedings with his delightfully vibrant and unbridled go-for-it enthusiasm, he nonetheless receives sturdy support from Jennifer Bishop as bitchy exotic dancer Karen (Bishop fills out a sparkly silver bikini quite nicely, too), John Davis Chandler as the slimy Charlie, Harold Sakata as Charlie's equally scuzzy pal Pete, Buffy Dee as fat slob bar owner Barney, and Ben Kronen as smarmy marine biologist Whitney. The shark sequences possess a genuinely harrowing sense of real danger. Julio C. Chavez's bright cinematography provides an attractive sunny look. The funky syncopated score by William Loose and Paul Ruthland hits the get-down groovy spot. A fun flick.