Tintorera: Killer Shark (1977) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1977 · 85 mins · Spanish

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Directed by

René Cardona Jr.

Starring

Susan George, Fiona Lewis, Hugo Stiglitz, Erika Carlsson, Priscilla Barnes, Andrés García

A monstrous tiger shark roams the waters off Mexico’s eastern coast, leaving terror in its wake. Two seasoned shark hunters team up with a charismatic British woman, their flirtatious banter contrasting with the relentless pursuit of the deadly predator. As they track the massive beast, danger and tension mount, leading to a high‑stakes showdown on the open sea. The chase culminates in a pulse‑pounding confrontation that tests their courage and survival instincts.