New Stan film Whale Shark Jack is a kid-focused tribute to WA’s awe-inspiring coastline

By Ellie McFarlane, PhD Candidate, School of Media & Communication, RMIT University

Whale Shark Jack is Stan’s heartfelt, kid-focused addition to the Australian wildlife movie canon.

Its brief run time and ambitious mix of genres means some elements are under-cooked. Nonetheless, the film shines as a love letter to Western Australia’s coastline and its community.

Girl meets whale shark

Whale Shark Jack begins on WA’s world-heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. The young Sarah (played by Alyla Browne as a 12-year-old, and by Emmi Williams as a younger child) lives on a boat with her parents, Nita (Abbie Cornish) and Marcus (Michael Dorman) – both of…

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