Atomic Shark (2016) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Skipper Rottger
(played by Jeff Fahey) — protagonist
Mr. President
(played by William 'Bill' Connor) — protagonist
The US President learns of the stolen shark-control device and instructs the scientist to locate the Russian spy and develop a countermeasure to protect the nation.
Billy Bob Baggert
(played by Sean J. Dillingham) — supporting
Astrid
(played by Alex Chayka) — supporting
Dimitri
(played by J. Lyle) — supporting
Victoria Kelley
(played by Melissa Farley) — supporting
Scientist (as Dylan Baker)
(played by Stacy Baker) — minor
Fletcher
(played by David Faustino) — supporting
Captain Orval
(played by Seth Gandrud) — supporting
Rand Onard
(played by Mark Justice) — supporting
Ocean Anadondria
(played by Karlie King) — supporting
Sam
(played by Charlotte Lilt) — supporting
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Skipper Rottger → Mr. President
(Professional Superior) — Skipper reports to or works under Mr. President
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Dimitri → Scientist (as Dylan Baker)
(Conflict Spy) — Dimitri infiltrates and betrays the scientist.
Skipper Rottger → Sam
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Sam work together as part of the team
Skipper Rottger → Ocean Anadondria
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Ocean collaborate as team members
Skipper Rottger → Rand Onard
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Rand Onard work together as part of the team
Skipper Rottger → Captain Orval
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Captain Orval collaborate as team members
Skipper Rottger → Fletcher
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Fletcher work together as part of the team
Skipper Rottger → Astrid
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Astrid collaborate as team members
Skipper Rottger → Billy Bob Baggert
(Alliance Team Member) — Skipper and Billy Bob work together as part of the team
Skipper Rottger → Victoria Kelley
(Alliance Leader) — Skipper leads Victoria in the mission against the atomic shark
Story Analysis
An environmental shark-control invention becomes a weapon, forcing its creator to help stop the threat and protect the United States.
Plot Progression
The Protective Invention
— A scientist and engineer works on an electrical device designed to keep sharks away from tourist beaches. The project is nearing completion on Turtle Island in Fiji.
The False Refugee
— Dimitri arrives and claims to be a refugee. His identity is exposed as a Russian spy, changing the project from an environmental solution into a security threat.
Sharks Turn Against America
— Dimitri takes and reprograms the device so sharks attack United States coasts. The altered technology creates a national emergency.
The Countermeasure Mission
— The President learns of the threat and orders the scientist to help find Dimitri. The scientist must also construct a counter-device to save the United States.
