700 Sharks (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2018, 700 Sharks is a documentary film directed by Luc Marescot, running about 92 minutes. “Ballesta and his team make the unseen visible.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Imagine diving into the ocean only to discover that you are surrounded by one of the largest shark frenzies on the planet. Well, that is exactly what these researchers did in the name of science. In Polynesia, the largest school of sharks — about 700 — patrols the waters en masse. Follow an international team of scientists as they study these magnificent creatures at night, when they are most aggressive, to discover their mysterious hunting strategies and social behaviours. The result: incredible new behaviours never seen before, or caught on camera.
Who’s in it. 700 Sharks stars Laurent Ballesta as Himself & Narrator and Franck Lorrain as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 700 Sharks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 700 Sharks page.
If you liked it. Fans of 700 Sharks tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 700 Sharks (2018)?
- In US, 700 Sharks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 700 Sharks worth watching?
- 700 Sharks holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 700 Sharks?
- 700 Sharks stars Laurent Ballesta and Franck Lorrain.
- When was 700 Sharks released?
- 700 Sharks was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
