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By Diondra K. Brown
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Chaotic adventures of boy and his hybrid-animal best bud.
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Sharkdog
What's the Story?
SHARKDOG follows the chaotic and silly adventures of 10-year-old Max (voiced by Liam Mitchell) and his new best friend. When Max's parents reject his pleas to buy him a dog, he's stunned when he accidentally finds a half-dog, half-shark (who can speak) on his first day of summer vacation. Immediately curious about and thrilled by his new friend, he promises to keep Sharkdog (Dee Bradley Baker) safe. But that's easier said than done! Max decides to keep Sharkdog a secret from his parents and out of the hands of Foggy Spring's legendary Captain Quigley (Liz Burnette). Will Max succeed, or will Sharkdog's wave of chaos give him away?
Is It Any Good?
This animated series provides viewers with adventure-packed and funny storylines. Sharkdog has a big presence on-screen, with it's intriguing animation style, bright colors, and fast-paced soundtrack. Sharkdog is not based in academic curriculum, with the exception of problem-solving skills, and the premise of the show revolves around the main character keeping a big secret from his parents. The series is a fun way for kids to be entertained by adventures, and it includes some diverse characters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Max's best friend is very unique, because he's both a shark and a dog -- who can also talk. Think about your two favorite animals and combine them in a drawing. What would you name this new animal mix? Can your new animal talk like Sharkdog?
In Sharkdog, Max loves living in Foggy Springs near the beautiful ocean where he can swim and paddleboard. Do you live near a body of water, or have you ever visited one? What's your favorite thing to do in the water?
Max keeps Sharkdog a secret from his parents, which makes his life a lot harder. Is it OK to keep a secret from your parents? Why, or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 3, 2021
- Cast : Liam Mitchell , Dee Bradley Baker , Kari Wahlgren , Aly Mawji
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Animals ( Ocean Creatures ) , Friendship
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- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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