Maneater 2022 Shark Attack Movie

If you’re a regular visitor of Mother of Movies, you’ll know we love a shark movie or two. The bar is low, but the expectation is always high when it comes to new shark films, and the release of writer and director Justin Lee’s Maneater (Badland 2019) was no exception. Without further ado, I have to say that this shark movie title could very well be my least favorite horror movie for 2022.

To start with, what let Maneater down the most was the spectacularly cheesy and rubbish dialogue. Closely followed by award-winning idiotic decision-making on behalf of the characters. And lastly, some of the cinematography outcomes were what you would expect while watching anything by The Asylum. The transitions from one scene to the next reminded me of when I use a publishing site called Canva, and you can choose what sort of change you want between footage.

From giant sharks manipulating time and space by speed swimming in shallow water to oversized fins coming out of close-to-shore scenes, there was little to be impressed by. Some people who like movies love a schlock fest title, and sometimes I do too (Velocipastor is a favorite of mine.) But sometimes when it comes to shark movies, I just want a little bit of tension, some well-executed scenes, and a good story.

Maneater Trailer 2022

“My daughter was eaten alive by a fucking fish.”

Quote from the movie Maneater (Trace Harkins)

Movies With Shark Attacks

The story follows Jessie (Nicky Whelan), and she’s just gone through the breakup from hell. To ease her pain, her buddies decide she should take the trip that was planned for her and her ex-lover. So Jessie does exactly that. While we watch Jessie and her overacting bestie Breanna sail away with the people she likes best, they talk about sharks. We are treated to the Great White doing its best bite work as it takes out surfers and people with gusto. To be fair in this shark movie, even though it isn’t the best, the kill scenes are not too bad. Filmmakers opted to use what looks like dummies and some shark graphics. I didn’t hate it.

To finish things off, when the young frolicking friends are taken out one by one, Harlan (Trace Adkins, country music singer) does take the loss of his daughter as far as he can. If closing scenes are anything to judge from, I suspect a sequel might be anticipated. In saying that, though, the end of Maneater is ripped straight from the script of Jaws. The title concludes with a reference to needing a bigger boat. And I’m not sure I want any more of that type of thing.

Maneater Lyrics

Just in case you watched this shark attack feature film and wondered why they didn’t use the Maneater song (either Nelly Furtado or Daryl Hall & John Oates would have done nicely. Here are a few of the lyrics to tide you over.

Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard, make you want all of her love
She's a maneater, make you buy cars
Make you cut cards, make you fall real hard in love

“The Shark Movies” You Should Watch

Sick of shark movies that suck? Well, I can’t help you with that, but here are a few of the better shark attack films that will show you a better time than Maneater.

• Great White
• Deep Blue Sea
• Shark Bait

Where to Watch the Maneater Shark Movie

Maneater is available on digital and VOD from Saban Films. For more options on where to watch Maneater, check JustWatch.com.

When is Shark Week?

Shark Week finishes at the end of July.

Which 80s Shark Movie Survivor Are You?” Fight, Flail, or Feed the Fishes?

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#1. What’s your first reaction when you see a giant fin heading your way?

"You're gonna need a bigger boat." Calm but fully aware you’re in deep trouble.

"Smile, you son of a B***" — You're ready to fight dirty with whatever's lying around.

"Bite me, fish stick!" — You’re all bark, some bite, and zero strategy.

"I'm not dying for this! I paid to be on this boat!" — You're about survival first, paycheck second.

"It’s not safe, it’s never safe." — You’re already halfway planning your eulogy.

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#2. Pick your survival weapon, and pray it’s not duct tape.

"Give me a spear gun and a reason!" — Ready to throw hands and hardware.

"Sharks don't just swim up and bite you out of nowhere." — Maybe someone will believe that and swim for it. You don't need a weapon, just dumb luck.

"Harpoons are too good for ‘em!" — You believe in overkill, preferably stylishly.

"Whatever it takes, even dynamite... but did you know sharks don't like bubbles?!" — You'll swim for an oxygen tank if you have to. Bubbles are your best bet.

"Hit it with the boat! Just hit it!" — Precision? No. Force? Absolutely.

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#3. What 80s soundtrack blasts as you run (or swim) for your life?

Theme from Jaws (John Williams, 1975) — You move with dread but unstoppable force.

Orca Theme (Ennio Morricone, 1977) — Moody, dramatic, and ready to monologue about nature’s fury.

End Title from The Last Shark (1981) — You know it's cheesy but you're committed to surviving.

The Shark Cage Fugue (Jaws soundtrack) — You're tactical, thinking six steps ahead... and slightly panicking.

The Deep End (The Deep, 1977) — You’re trapped but trying to stay stylish about it. What music goes best with selfies?

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#4. What’s your survival motto?

"Punch it in the nose! PUNCH IT!" — Your fight-or-flight is just fight.

"They’re just doing what nature made 'em do." — You're weirdly philosophical about the horror. Now is a good time to pop that baby shark in your backpack!.

"Don’t look back, they’re faster than regret." — You know hesitation is fatal.

"Hope floats... and sometimes so do body parts." — You cope with humor. Dark, wet humor.

"Sharks gotta eat. So do we." — You respect the circle of life (but prefer to be at the top).

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#5. Choose your 80s survivor outfit.

"T-shirt that says ‘Bait’ ironically." — You're rolling with humor and mild terror.

"Khaki shorts, regret, and hope. These sharks need our help!" — You didn't pack for survival, just snacks.

"Barefoot and fearless." — Survival skills? No. Vibes? Yes.

"Tourist hat, margarita stain optional." — Your fashion screams ‘vacation gone wrong.’

"Black wetsuit, lots of attitude." — Silent, sleek, and a bit judgy.

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#6. You’re offered a boat ride to safety. What’s your move?

"Get me the hell outta here!" — Last one on the boat’s shark food.

"This boat smells like fish and bad ideas." — You have standards, even in panic. You pay anyone who will take your money to get back safely.

"What’s the catch? There’s always a catch." — Trust issues: activated.

"If it floats, it’s a miracle." — Suspicious but ready to swim if neccessary.

"Is it insured for shark attacks?" — You’re thinking of the paperwork already

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#7. The shark disappears from sight. You:

"If it’s quiet... it’s hunting." — You know movies too well to relax, so you lean over the edge to look..

"It’s thinking about a snack." — You’ve accepted somebody close will have to be the snack.

"Maybe it finally choked on my flip-flop." — Unbothered (and maybe delusional).

"Silence is a bad sign." — You're officially ready to panic.

"No fin, no win." — You’re suspicious. You should be.

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#8. In the 80s horror movie version of your shark horror movie life…

You’re exhausted, outmatched, and definitely didn’t sign up for this, but you’ll fight to keep everyone alive — even if they don’t deserve it. | Chief Brody (Jaws, 1975)

You’re always scheming, finding a way to spin shark attacks into heroism — or a paycheck. You look good doing it too, even when everything's going sideways. | Jack Morris from The Meg (2018)

You’re a living cautionary tale with a smile and a death wish. Fearless, reckless, and just stubborn enough to maybe pull it off... or go out swinging. | Carlos (surfer dude #1) The Shallows (2016)

You're armed with brains, gear, and inconvenient facts, you show up to a shark fight with data. You might live. You might get eaten explaining hydrodynamics. | Matt Hooper (Jaws, 1975)

You're resiliant, complicated, morally messy — you respect the ocean, but you’re still ready to shoot your way out when necessary. Sharks, whales, nature itself — you're here for a fight. | Lisa (Mandy Moore) 47 Meters Down (2017)

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#9. Every great survival story starts with the right sidekick. Choose wisely, the wrong one won’t make it to the sequel

"The beach lifeguard who saw it coming." — Eyes sharp, sunscreen sharper.

"The scientist who talks too much." — Useful info, until you’re bored to death.

"A local with a shotgun and no fear." — Not smart, but very enthusiastic.

"The sarcastic best friend who’s somehow not dead yet." — Survivor by sheer pettiness

"The fisherman who always smells like bait." — Smelly, loyal, very expendable.

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#10. Final showdown with the shark! What’s your move?

"Swim faster than your fear." — Pure instinct, pure panic, pure survival

"Sacrifice the boat. Save the crew." — You go big or go home (without a boat).

"Punch it, stab it, bite it back!" — Fighting nature with chaos.

"Light it up — boom goes the dynamite." — Science? Nah. Fireballs? YES.

"Smile, you son of a—" — Finish it with dramatic flair.

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Results

The Brooding Lone Wolf

You didn’t ask for this. You didn’t want this. But somehow, armed with a harpoon, a grimace, and a slightly damp cigarette, you survived. Congrats, lone wolf, the shark respects you (probably).

• Chief Brody (Jaws): The sheriff who never asked for a fight, but becomes the reluctant hero when no one else steps up.

• Nancy Adams (The Shallows): Trapped, injured, and grieving — but still fights a great white with nothing but grit and sheer willpower.

• Jonas Taylor (The Meg): Haunted by past failures, but when prehistoric terror resurfaces, he’s the only one tough (and stubborn) enough to face it head-on.

The Hotheaded Local

You fought the sea and you fought the shark, and honestly, you fought pretty much everything. Despite the odds and common sense, you lived to angrily tell the tale.

• • Quint (Jaws): A shark hunter with a bone to pick and absolutely zero chill. His vendetta is legendary — and deadly.

  • Adil (Under Paris): A headstrong commander who ignores bureaucratic red tape to protect his city from an underwater nightmare.

  • Carter Blake (Deep Blue Sea): Cool under pressure until he’s not; fast fists, faster boats, and even faster temper when things go sideways.

The Slick Opportunist

You didn’t need to be faster than the shark. You just needed to be faster than the people you left behind. Bravo. Morals questionable. Survival? Flawless

 

• Jack Morris (The Meg): Rich, smarmy, and ready to spin a prehistoric disaster into a PR opportunity — until karma bites back. Literally.

• Derrick Jones (Piranha 3D): Exploits chaos to party harder, film raunchier, and profit faster… until the lake turns bloody. Not the sharpest strategy.

• Oscar (Shark Tale): Claims shark-killer fame to climb the social ladder — the ultimate opportunist, even in animated form.

Marine Biologist, or close enough

You tried explaining facts to the shark. It didn’t care. Luckily, your sheer panicked flailing confused it long enough for you to be the only one with a device that makes bubbles, so you can make a hasty exit. Science wins again (sort of).

• Matt Hooper (Jaws): Scientific expertise can only take you so far when facing 25 feet of prehistoric fury. Luckily, sarcasm helps.

• Dr. Susan McAlester (Deep Blue Sea): Smart enough to genetically enhance sharks, arrogant enough to think she could control them. Spoiler: she couldn’t.

• Kate (47 Meters Down: Uncaged): Knows how to handle herself underwater — until the situation goes from “science trip” to “try not to get eaten” very fast.

Badass

You didn’t plan it. You didn’t strategize it. You just… survived. Like some sort of Australian-shirted miracle, you stumbled through chaos and came out a legend. Teach us your ways.

• Captain Nolan (Orca): Driven by revenge and grief, he squares off against nature’s deadliest without blinking. Complicated, lethal, unforgettable.

• LL Cool J’s Preacher (Deep Blue Sea): Outwits super sharks with kitchen knives, God, and pure stubborn willpower. Also delivers the best one-liners mid-chaos.

• Jonas Taylor (The Meg): Jumps back into shark-infested waters without hesitation, usually with an improvised weapon and a bad attitude. The man punches Megalodons for breakfast.

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