Shark Bait

Shark Bait

Year: 2022

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: James Nunn

Thriller

A group of spring breakers enjoying a vacation on the Mexican coast find their carefree revelry turns deadly. While on jet skis, they become stranded in shark-infested waters after an accident leaves one of their friends injured. With no way to escape and surrounded by a growing threat, the group must fight to survive against the sharks and the escalating tension within their own ranks.

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1

Arrival in Mexico

Five friends arrive in Mexico for Spring Break, eager to enjoy their last night of freedom together. They embrace the carefree atmosphere and indulge in the wild festivities surrounding them.

Mexico
2

Encounter with the Beggar

While stepping out to buy beers, Nat encounters a beggar who shares a frightening story of survival after being attacked by a great white shark. Nat's curiosity is piqued, but her friends dismiss the beggar, showing their arrogance towards his warning.

Night Street
3

Jet Ski Adventure

The next morning, the friends steal jet skis to shake off their hangovers and head out into the open sea. This impulsive decision sets them on a path of danger and sets the stage for the unfolding horror.

Morning Ocean
4

Collision and Injury

Disaster strikes when Nat and Greg collide on their jet skis, resulting in Greg suffering a broken leg. The incident leaves them struggling to stay afloat amid rising panic and chaos.

Ocean
5

Discovery of Betrayal

In the midst of the chaos, Nat discovers messages revealing a secret affair between Milly and Tom. The revelation leads to a heated argument among the friends, intensifying the existing tension.

Ocean
6

Tyler Volunteers to Help

Tyler, confident in his swimming abilities, decides to seek help from a distant fisherman. His bravery unfolds as he ventures into the dark waters, unaware of the approaching danger lurking beneath.

Ocean
7

First Attack by the Shark

As Tyler swims away, the friends are jolted into chaos by the appearance of a great white shark beneath them. The tension escalates quickly as Greg is dragged under the water in a horrifying struggle.

Ocean
8

Loss of Hope

Tyler's attempts to alert a passing fisherman are in vain, highlighting the group's increasingly hopeless situation. As the shark continues its rampage, the group realizes their desperate need for survival.

Ocean
9

Desperate Measures

In a bid to survive, Nat gives a life jacket to Milly, who is unable to swim, as they try to navigate their dire circumstances. The group fashion makeshift paddles from driftwood, demonstrating their ingenuity in a crisis.

Ocean
10

Shark Attack on Tom

The shark launches another ferocious attack, this time targeting Tom. In a moment of bravery, Nat manages to stab the shark in the eye, temporarily warding it off as they fight for their survival.

Ocean
11

Attempt to Start the Jet Ski

The group realizes that their only hope is to restart the jet ski's engine amid escalating chaos. As Nat works frantically to fix the engine, their situation becomes more perilous with each passing moment.

Ocean
12

Heartbreaking Choice

In a moment of agonizing decision, Nat chooses to save Tom over Milly, who falls victim to the shark. This heartbreaking choice weighs heavily on Nat as she races against time and the shark's relentless attacks.

Ocean
13

Final Escapes

With the engine finally starting, Nat attempts to escape but faces the gut-wrenching reality of leaving Tom behind. Each moment bleeds into the next as she navigates the chaotic waters to reach safety.

Ocean
14

Nat's Survival

Nat crashes onto the beach, battered but alive, leaving behind the horror of the two days spent in the water. The trauma of the experience hangs heavy in her heart as she arrives unscathed but deeply affected.

Beach
15

Aftermath

Emerging from the ordeal, Nat is left with a haunting sense of loss and survival. Despite her physical safety, the emotional scars of what transpired weigh heavily on her as she processes the events.

Beach

Last Updated: November 07, 2024 at 23:26

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