The Shallows is a 2016 American survival horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Anthony Jaswinski. Starring Blake Lively, the film follows a medical student named Nancy who finds herself trapped on a secluded beach after being attacked by a great white shark. With only 200 yards separating her from safety, Nancy must rely on her ingenuity and determination to outsmart the predator and survive. The film received positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing over $119 million against a production budget of $17–25 million.