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Sharknado is a wild and wacky American science fiction disaster movie from 2013. It's about a giant waterspout that picks up sharks from the ocean and drops them right into Los Angeles. This movie was the first in the popular Sharknado movie series. It first appeared on the Syfy TV channel on July 11, 2013.

It stars Tara Reid, Ian Ziering, John Heard, and Cassie Scerbo.

What is Sharknado About?

Sharknado tells the story of a strange and dangerous weather event. A huge storm creates a waterspout, which is like a tornado over water. This powerful waterspout lifts sharks out of the ocean. Then, it carries them over land and drops them into the city of Los Angeles.

The movie follows a group of people trying to survive this unusual disaster. They have to deal with sharks falling from the sky and swimming through flooded streets. It's a very over-the-top and exciting adventure.

Who Stars in Sharknado?

The main actors in Sharknado are well-known faces.

  • Ian Ziering plays Fin Shepard, a former surfer and bar owner. He tries to protect his family and friends.
  • Tara Reid plays April Wexler, Fin's ex-wife. She helps him navigate the shark-filled chaos.
  • John Heard plays George, a friendly bar patron.
  • Cassie Scerbo plays Nova Clarke, a brave bartender who helps fight the sharks.

These actors helped make the movie memorable with their performances.

The Sharknado Movie Series

Sharknado was so popular that it became the start of a whole movie series! Five more movies were made after the first one. Each sequel continued the wild story of shark-filled storms.

The Sharknado Sequels

The movies in the series are:

  • Sharknado 2: The Second One
  • Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
  • Sharknado: The 4th Awakens
  • Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
  • The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time was the sixth and final movie in the series. It was released on August 19, 2018. The series is known for its funny and unbelievable plots.

When Did Sharknado First Air?

The first Sharknado movie premiered on the Syfy channel. It was shown for the first time on July 11, 2013. It quickly became a topic of conversation because of its unique and wild idea.

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