Mako: The Jaws of Death

In this cult thriller, a marine salvager named Sonny Stein (Richard Jaeckel) discovers he has an uncanny connection to mako sharks after being given a mystical medallion by a Filipino shaman. As he becomes increasingly isolated from society, Stein develops the ability to communicate telepathically with sharks, using them as his twisted allies in a quest for revenge against those who harm these marine predators. Set on location in Key West, Florida, this 1976 film is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of sharks as the real victims of human exploitation, and its darkly comedic take on the maritime horror genre.