Maneater

A determined survivor who endures a brutal encounter with the shark and drags himself ashore missing a leg, becoming a central figure in the group’s attempt to stay alive. His resolve and grit anchor the rescue effort, even as the danger refuses to end.

Resourceful and brave, Jessie helps coordinate rescue efforts and ultimately acts as bait to lure the shark to safety. She survives the ordeal and becomes a pivotal connector for the group’s communication with the outside world.

A grieving father who becomes a reluctant hero, driven by loss and a need to protect others. He moves from mourning to action, and his willingness to confront the threat again signals a deep-seated resolve.

Captain Wally’s wife who is overwhelmed by fear and pulls into the sea, her death underscoring the sudden, indiscriminate danger of the predator.

Harlan’s daughter who surfs alone, loses a hand in the attack, and later washes up as a victim of the shark, highlighting the personal cost of the danger.

Emma is among the island’s swimmers who is attacked and killed, illustrating the predator’s indiscriminate reach.

A warn-and-avoid approach to the water foreshadows tragedy; he is attacked, and his body is later found on a beach.

Sunny is a bold, loyal friend who helps in the escape plan but tragically is dragged into the sea and killed.

The boat captain who dies while trying to retrieve a radio from the sea, illustrating how quickly the crisis escalates.

A friend of Sunny and Jessie who is pulled into danger during the shark attack and is killed amid the chaos.