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Whale Shark Jack
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Whale Shark Jack

2026-03-03 · 86 min · ★ 9.0

Family · Adventure

Sarah, 12, lives on a boat with her parents, who research whale sharks. Her only friend is a whale shark named Jack, who Sarah rescued when he was a pup. But following a tragic accident, mum and Sarah move to the coastal town of Exmouth. Desperate to return to her old life, Sarah pegs all her hopes on Jack, certain that when his migration brings him back to Exmouth, mum will take her out on the boat again. But Jack fails to return, so Sarah embarks on a risky mission to find him.

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Directors
Miranda Edmonds, Khrob Edmonds
Production companies
Cottesloe Films, Southern Light Films, Stan
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alyla BrowneAlyla BrowneSarah
Abbie CornishAbbie CornishNita
Rachel WardRachel WardAunty Dot
Ursula YovichUrsula YovichHazel
Michael DormanMichael DormanMarcus
Giselle PhilogeneAshleigh
Emmi WilliamsYoung Sarah
Luca MillerEJ
Jayden BoundryPeter
Therese MavrosTherese MavrosReceptionist
Karen O'LearyKaren O'Leary
Sienna Cate
Khrob Edmonds
Millie-Rose Ronan
Riley StilesRiley Stiles
Tate Tolchard

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