Cruel Jaws

Dag is the aquarist who runs the local aquarium and cares deeply for his family. He resists Samuel Lewis’s push to shut down the aquarium over unpaid rent and becomes a central voice for community resilience in the face of the shark threat. Resourceful and stubborn, he leads efforts to protect his business and neighbors.

Bill is a fish expert who collaborates with the police on autopsies and attempts to understand the shark's behavior. He clashes with mayoral decisions and ultimately helps explain the stakes of the crisis, though he also becomes entangled in the town's danger.

Samuel is a wealthy, unscrupulous figure pushing for profitable deals even as the town burns. He embodies greed and uses his influence to resist safety measures, influencing decisions that heighten the catastrophe.

Francis is the police chief who tries to reason with the mayor and coordinate the response to the shark attacks. He is determined, professional, and ultimately pays with his life when the threat proves overpowering.

Susy is Dag's wheelchair-using daughter who becomes a vulnerable but determined figure during the chaos. Her relationship with Dag anchors the family’s fight for survival and safety.

Ronnie is Samuel Lewis’s son who ventures out to kill the shark but fails in the face of the predator. His fear and tragic fate reflect the dangers of trying to control the uncontainable.

Vanessa is Bill Morrison's girlfriend who shows courage by plunging into the water to save Susy and is devoured, highlighting the cost of heroism during the crisis.

Bob is Dag’s son who helps around the aquarium and becomes entangled in the chaos as the shark terrorizes the coast, underscoring the impact of the crisis on the younger generation.

Glenda is a local resident who witnesses the chaos and provides support to the beleaguered community, reflecting how neighbors come together in times of danger.