Playing with Sharks_
Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the real sharks for Jaws and famously wore a chainmail suit, using herself as shark bait, changing our scientific understanding of sharks forever.
Starring
Valerie Taylor, Ron Taylor, Jeremiah S. Sullivan
Box Office
$61K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Playing with Sharks was released 5 years ago in 2021.
Overview
Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She...
Playing with Sharks is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (4)
VT
Valerie Taylor
self
RT
Ron Taylor
self (archive footage)
JS
Jeremiah S. Sullivan
self
RF
Rodney Fox
self
BOX OFFICE
$61K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (11 votes)
Popularity
1
Box Office
$61,404
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Playing with Sharks about?
Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the real sharks for Jaws and famously wore a chainmail suit, using herself as shark bait, changing our scientific understanding of sharks forever.
How long is Playing with Sharks?
Playing with Sharks has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Playing with Sharks?
The cast of Playing with Sharks includes Valerie Taylor, Ron Taylor, Jeremiah S. Sullivan, Rodney Fox.
How much did Playing with Sharks make at the box office?
Playing with Sharks earned $61,404 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Playing with Sharks?
Playing with Sharks has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary