Tiko and the Shark (1962)

Plot

Set against the stunning backdrop of French Polynesia, Tiko and the Shark tells the coming-of-age tale of a young Polynesian boy. As a child, Tiko bonds with a baby shark, sharing this unique pet with his friend Diana. Years later, they reunite in adulthood, but life has transformed dramatically. The once-gentle shark is now a fearsome predator, and the island's idyllic landscape is threatened by modern civilization. Tiko and Diana must navigate these changes, confronting their past and the dangers that lurk beneath the waves.