Top 10 Detective Shark Movies

Description: Chief Brody, now a pariah in his town, must solve the mystery of another shark attack, proving his sanity and protecting the community.

Fact: Roy Scheider reprises his role from the original "Jaws," and the film was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.

Description: While not exclusively about sharks, this film involves a deep-sea military base under attack by an unknown creature, with elements of detective work to uncover the threat.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater creature features released around the same time, competing with "The Abyss" and "Leviathan."

Description: This film dives into the world of genetic engineering gone wrong, where scientists are using shark DNA to cure Alzheimer's, but the sharks become smarter and more dangerous. The detective element comes from the scientists trying to figure out how to stop these super-intelligent sharks.

Fact: The film features Samuel L. Jackson in a memorable role, and the animatronic sharks were so realistic that they scared the actors on set.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, the couple's struggle to survive after being left behind by their dive boat involves solving the mystery of how to signal for help and avoid the sharks circling them.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events and was shot with a small crew in the Caribbean Sea.

Description: After a tsunami hits a coastal town, survivors are trapped in a flooded supermarket with sharks. The detective work involves figuring out how to survive and escape, with the added mystery of how the sharks got there.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, and it uses both real and animatronic sharks to create its terrifying underwater scenes.

Description: This cult classic involves a tornado that lifts sharks out of the ocean and into Los Angeles. The detective work here is more about survival and figuring out how to stop the 'sharknado'.

Fact: The film became a cultural phenomenon, spawning multiple sequels and even a drinking game.

Description: Two sisters on a shark cage diving adventure must solve the problem of how to survive when their cage falls to the ocean floor, with sharks circling above.

Fact: The film was shot in the Dominican Republic, and the underwater scenes were filmed in a large tank.

Description: A surfer is stranded 200 yards from shore by a great white shark. Her detective work involves figuring out how to survive and escape, using her knowledge of the ocean and the shark's behavior.

Fact: The film was shot in Lord Howe Island, Australia, and features Blake Lively in a solo performance for much of the movie.

Description: While not a traditional detective story, the film involves a team of scientists and rescue divers who must solve the mystery of a prehistoric shark thought to be extinct, making it a detective story in the realm of marine biology.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror" by Steve Alten, and it features Jason Statham in a battle against a 75-foot-long Megalodon.

Description: A group of college friends are terrorized by sharks in a lake, and they must solve the mystery of why these creatures are in freshwater. The detective aspect comes from uncovering the sinister plot behind the shark attacks.

Fact: The film was shot in 3D, enhancing the underwater scenes, and it features a mix of real and CGI sharks.