Shark Tale (2004)
A fast-paced, feel-good animated comedy where a vegetarian shark and a little fish become unlikely friends.
Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: He's a vegetarian. When a lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and Lenny becomes an outcast, the two form an unlikely friendship.
How intense is Shark Tale?
Shark Tale has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Shark Tale feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampycrowd pleasingfeel good
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightParty
Where to stream Shark Tale
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Shark Tale for you?
Is Shark Tale scary?
No. Shark Tale is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Shark Tale gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Shark Tale sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Shark Tale OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Shark Tale?
Shark Tale runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Shark Tale?
Shark Tale is streaming on Netflix.
Does Shark Tale have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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