The Shallows (2016) is a suspenseful survival thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The film stars Blake Lively as Nancy Adams, a medical student who decides to take a break from her studies for a surf trip to a secluded beach in Mexico.

The story begins with Nancy enjoying a peaceful day of surfing at a beautiful, hidden beach. However, her idyllic outing quickly turns into a fight for survival when she is attacked by a great white shark. Stranded on a small rock outcrop just off the shore, Nancy must use her wits and resourcefulness to survive as the shark circles her and the tide rises.

The Shallows is noted for its taut, suspenseful storytelling and Lively’s strong performance, which anchors the film. The movie effectively uses its single location to build tension, with the shark attack providing a relentless source of danger. The film combines elements of horror and survival drama, focusing on themes of resilience and the struggle against nature’s perils.