Watch 'BAIT' with a Shark Scientist! (Movie Commentary & reaction)

Join shark scientist Kristian Parton in the final episode of Shark Bytes Season 4 where he watches Australian shark film Bait (2012). In this Bait movie commentary Kristian reacts to the film, giving you his opinion on the shark science behind the film? Is Bait realistic? Find out in the video!
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[@mickeyowl7266]

Glad to see the dog made it, always the most important thing!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Always happy when the dog survives!!

[@amyisaacs3966]

yay because no one wants to see a cute dog to be kill

[@dmichael7144]

The dog is the only character I wanted to live.

[@paulysmallz8095]

That’s a rare thing the dog is always the first to get it in horror movies

[@Suriya_offl]

But the red shirt guy died 😢

[@hurricane.kelsea]

i always describe this movie as “you know snakes on a plane? it’s sharks in a grocery store.” best $3 i ever spent on a bargain bin find. it’s the definition of incredibad

[@LadyEmu]

This has to be one of my favorite movie reaction of any channel 🤣 The "Good." after the dog-throwing-douchebag got sharked, the roaring shark and the falling montage with the music and the tequila shot, absolute genius 😂

[@SunDragon333]

I love that I don't have to actually watch any cheesy shark films. I can just watch your commentary, and then decide if any of these films are worth watching 😄

[@SHARKBYTES]

Glad you're enjoying the commentaries!!

[@jadlad9666]

I kinda figured sharks didn't roar because that's ridiculous, but I didn't know they couldn't make any noise. I guess I just assumed most animals have vocal chords and can make some sort of vocalization. Fascinating!

[@SHARKBYTES]

There's perhaps one shark capable of making noise (the swell shark), but thats more to do with it expelling water from its body, as opposed to having an actual organ that can produce sound

[@Steph_here]

Well spotted re Cleo! Here's another fun fact: the Josh guy is Riley from Twilight 3 😝

[@SHARKBYTES]

That’s some great film trivia there Steph! Hadn’t spotted that one 😂

[@a.andraden]

and Rikki from h2O too, they had two mermaids and couldn’t defeat a shark?

[@sondretaylor2877]

OK, firstly: i think if a shark wants to roar, we should let them :) Secondly: you noticed the lack of gill slits, but didn't even try to look for a blowhole. I think that would solve the breathing dilemma. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk, have a great day!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Can’t believe I forgot the blow hole 😅😅😂

[@SnaykEyes77]

5:00 - The King's son has entered the scene.....

[@graydonpanzica330]

I didn't realize I'd seen this movie until the random grocery store heist lmao Your commentary kills me. "Dramatic chase between annoying couple and carpark shark before terrible boyfriend yeets ratty dog." 🤣 You left out the best line: "You're a murderer." "It was a DOG."

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hahahahaha - glad you enjoyed it!! I was laughing a lot at the dialogue between these two characters

[@graydonpanzica330]

@@SHARKBYTES Honestly, they were too funny to even be that annoying to me🤣

[@doll9340]

Is there an equivalent to murderer when it comes to throwing a pet dog at a shark to stop it from coming after you?

[@graydonpanzica330]

I now have a hammerhead shark friend named Finn thanks to you. And a really awesome bracelet. 😭💙

[@SHARKBYTES]

Amazing! Thanks for supporting Fahlo and Shark Bytes 😁

[@brandonx7215]

FINN is dead....

[@Celebrindal333]

I think that was my fav review! “This shark has no gills” 🤣 its soo bad, but it’s just fun to watch. I haven’t seen this since it first came out so it was hilarious rewatching the clips, lots of good laughs today 😆

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hahahaha, always raging over gill slits 😂😂

[@jtworsham5488]

@@SHARKBYTES #NoRoar I didn't hear it. All I heard is the water and music.

[@Debbie338]

I bought two dozen Fahlo bracelets last year and gave them to all my friends for Christmas. It was pretty cool to see them open them and figure out what they are. I personally have a turtle, a shark, and an elephant!

[@TrappedinSLC]

Your voice when you said "good" about the dude getting eaten after trying to feed the dog to the shark is hilarious.

[@loose668]

If Jason and Michael can be terrifying serial killers without saying a word, then I think that proves that they don’t need to make sharks roar for them to be scary. #noroar

[@doll9340]

Agreed. All we need is scary music

[@CherylPix62]

Lovely! That guy has CRABS! 😂 He better go to the pharmacy for some critter-killer!

[@wildworld6264]

I remember seeing the trailer for this as a kid and thinking it was such a cool concept for some reason. Really enjoyed this season of Shark Bytes and can't wait for the next season. #noroar

[@SHARKBYTES]

Can’t wait to be back Wild World!!

[@melaniewahl845]

#NoRoar!! The montage was epic 🤣 I want to sit and binge watch shark movies with you just for all your hilarious statements!!!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hahahaha and there’s so many more shark films to come 😁😁

[@i_dot_n_hot7291]

The look of defeat on your face when the shark roars made me laugh, but totally agree on no more roars. #NoRoar

[@SHARKBYTES]

It kills me every time 😂

[@thesoupchronicles]

That montage of people falling to the water was glorious

[@blancarosales3400]

I will only see this movie because is Julian McCahon there and Phoebe Tonkin LOL

[@PNWCagey-Dub]

I better refresh my drink before this starts…. These are the best

[@SHARKBYTES]

Glad you’re enjoying them!!

[@PNWCagey-Dub]

@@SHARKBYTES I am!

[@jawsko]

I've been waiting for a review on this for ages! Also rest in piece to our Mineecraft friend :(

[@SHARKBYTES]

RIP minecraft bro :’(

[@BarkishP]

“Shitty shark films like to add roaring sharks to their films” Jaws: am I a joke to you

[@SHARKBYTES]

Jaws is furious with me rn

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Sharks must carry store loyalty cards ! Thanks for the warning Kris, although l think l might have seen it before, these "movies" tend to all morph into a similar scenario. Great appearance by you on the Daily Jaws the other day. Enjoy the break.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thanks John! Looking forward to season 5

[@Emilyreadsandwrites728]

The shark has no gills… that’s the best. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for an amazing season of Shark Bytes. Enjoy the break- we’ll miss you! Excited for the new season! (I also ordered 3 bracelets using your code. 🦈 I’m so excited to track my animals❤️)

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hahaha - thanks for your support Emily, see you in the comments section for Season 5!

[@D0nnI3D]

#noroar though it is part of the shark B movies lore. Bait is a guilty pleasure of mine, bad CGI, a tsunami, the dog doesn't die, the main actor is quite good looking...Glad you enjoyed it. Jaws got me into sharks and shark movies, and I enjoy them all, the good AND the bad.

[@SHARKBYTES]

It actually surprised me, how much I did enjoy it!

[@Sleepy_Odie]

commenting #roaringshark just to piss you off 😂 Just found ur YT channel and I have loved sharks ever since young this is awesome!!

[@SHARKBYTES]

hahaha consider me rattled right now!!!

[@maxeffort5337]

I would just like everyone to know that the guy playing the robber, Julian McMahon, is the son of former Australian Prime Minister William McMahon 🙃 Also, on a totally different note, Bonding Rescue is still on! I love that show, I watch it all the time 😂

[@SHARKBYTES]

That is some great film trivia

[@shanscheiidt2895]

A bee in my bonnet! I love that lol Edit: #NoRoar. Sharks don't need to roar - definitely scarier that they're silent Hilarious video! Loved the montage and the fact that shots were needed haha

[@SHARKBYTES]

hahahah very english phrase from me there

[@koiyei]

Most of my favourite horror movies don’t even have loud roaring jump scares, I am 100% of the belief that silence can be utterly terrifying (also like you said, sharks can’t roar lol)

[@icryoverfanfics]

Your reaction to mine with most shark horror movies! It’s nice to have confirmation that I’m not the only one! (I also rage over gill slit inaccuracies) #noroar

[@honeymgswtrancehealer7936]

Omg. That was hilarious, I absolutely love your videos, you're awesome, x

[@nicholasrivas999]

This was the first shark movie I have ever watched, and it will always be my favorite ❤️

[@robinshishido3510]

Fun video review!! loved watching it

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thanks Robin!

[@vexaris1890]

That's.. a really cool sponsorship, actually.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Make sure you use that discount code if you want one 😁😁

[@vexaris1890]

@@SHARKBYTES I will.

[@anierikidemona]

Poor Stephen seagull. 😂

[@ckallen1546]

I’m just happy there is a shark movie I’ve missed! Now I have something to watch this weekend. Never even even heard of Bait”.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Let me know what you think when you’ve seen it!

[@phantomthedragoness]

Bait, for me, was probably my favourite shark film when I was in high school. Cool idea and very entertaining for an early-mid teenager.

[@thinriches]

This information will be quite useful when you fight AVNJ

[@AirborneDan173rd]

the end montage was my favorite part

[@SHARKBYTES]

hahaha i had a lot of fun making that

[@L1d0]

#noroar. Great commentary! Looks like a funny movie. Also on the plus side, the dog survived in the end!! Will definitely be getting a bracelet. Its a great idea!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Always happy when the dog survives!! Glad to hear you’ll get a bracelet, make sure you use that SHARKBYTES20 discount code!!

[@karenmurray351]

Thanks, have a great summer break Kristian 🏖🥂

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thanks Karen!! See you in Season 5

[@Dltp259]

Thanks for the info on Fahlo,I’d never heard of them. Also thanks for the discount,I just bought 3 bracelets to start all shark of course! Terrible movie,great reaction and commentary though,love your channel!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hope you like the bracelets Debbie, I think they’re great - and thanks for supporting the channel!

[@rockinguitarist1]

Lovin' your channel. You and Sharks Happen keep me entertained when it comes to the toothy ones!

[@kateg22]

the falling montage got me lol

[@amandarobinson5943]

You were totally right about Shark Weeks Tiger vs. Pig. Dumb Dumb Dumb. Totally love you though🦈🦈❤️❤️

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thanks Amanda! Hope you’re enjoying some of the other shows on shark week at least

[@j.jbinks9669]

This whole film is just Jaws meets Sharknado, then meets Deep Blue Sea for a pint at the Winchester. Always astounds me how these kinda mash-up films manage to take NONE of the goodness from their inspirations lol

[@SHARKBYTES]

This is a great shout, and you’re absolutely right 😂

[@j.jbinks9669]

@@SHARKBYTES As soon as I saw that electric cable come loose early in the video I knew where we were headed 😂

[@Doomantor521]

Every shark movie when the shark breaches "do the roar"

[@SHARKBYTES]

Shrek vibes

[@sistermaryelephant6038]

Back when this came out a supermarket would have been a great target for robbery (maybe not as much today in a more cashless society) my old man used to do the banking twice a week for a small scale butchers shop/supermarket type setup and would usually have $50k-100k in cash in the bank bag and that was in a smaller city than represented here.

[@sampultapestry]

hahaha, this looked quite funny! And I'm glad the dog survived!

[@omalga]

NOT THE DAMN SEAGULL NOOOO

[@OWTShark]

Great Video, and I'm definitely buying those shark bracelets and my sister is also going to buy a turtle one soon, thank you for informing me about them.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Enjoy the 20% off!!

[@presleigh_brooke]

I got on of the my fahlo bracelets and I’m so exited to get it I love sharks and I want to be a shark biologist when I’m older I’m only 12 but I’ve wanted to do that for a while I love watching shark documentary’s an I can’t wait to track my shark thanks for showing me this!

[@SHARKBYTES]

You’re welcome, hope you enjoyed your 20% off!

[@im.spongy]

Would love to see the original plan for a jaws sequel realized. There was an early version of a jaws sequel centered around Quints story he tells on his boat about sharks attacking his sunken battleship during WW2. Apparently this version would have been directed by Spielberg as well

[@adriananery95]

'Car park shark' cracked me up more than it should have 😂

[@rtarita529]

I live this guy ! Why do they make the shark roar ?! 😂

[@GaryG1974]

I absolutely love these proper scientific reactions to shark films; I find them educational and inspiring, but honestly, apart from the "Meg" and "Jaws" franchise, I have not heard of any of them, never mind actually seen them!

[@sunnysmith601]

Omg I need to know where you got the shirt?? Super entertaining as always!!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Depop! Second hand bargains 😁

[@ryukanliminar]

I've seen Facebook ads for MyFahlo and similar animal awareness companies before, but I was always dubious about supporting them. There's just too many sites out there that look very legit, but are a scam. I've been tricked before. But with your endorsement I feel comfortable supporting this company, because I know you would vet them before they became your sponsor, so I put an order in for some bracelets. Thanks!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Definitely, I’d heard of them before via Annie and Tristan Guttridge, both great shark scientists doing great research!

[@odd-eyesdragoon]

Thanks for the discount code! Got the Lion and Shark bracelets.

[@DazDaMan]

I actually kinda enjoyed Bait, too. Wish I had seen it in 3D as it was originally meant to be. Looking forward to the next season!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thanks Daren! See you in Season 5 😁

[@themurrrr]

I watched it in 3D. It was the most fun I’d had in a movietheater in a loooong time. Laughed my a$$ off.

[@alainaclarke863]

I know this is an old video but I love your reviews please can you do one on under Paris as I get into a lot of debates with coworkers and would love some science behind it.

[@RogueTalent]

Hilarious commentary! I’d forgotten about this movie.

[@ashleymarie804]

The falling montage was the best 😂

[@SHARKBYTES]

I made myself laugh a little bit too much doing that 😂😂

[@CA-lf7jt]

I have one!!! Bought in Fl Keys! Anchor the hammerhead, is mine! Currently cruising the bahamas

[@Epsilon1Zeta]

I saw 'BAIT' as a Saturday night film on The Horror Channel. Mind you I also saw 'The Reef' on the Horror Channel.

[@AmethystSilverDragon]

One of my favourite shark movies.

[@marshmelon3060]

Out of all the terrible shark trash movies I watched this was somehow one of the better ones 😄 I'm curious which movies you will cover next, there are a lot of pretty wild ones out there for sure! Enjoyed your commentary and wish you a nice summer break 😊🦈

[@SHARKBYTES]

We’ve got LOADS on the list and I can’t wait to do them! See you in season 5 😁

[@mountbuckekreative4044]

I am impressed by the waterproof electric systems in this supermarket. Where is that voltage for this comming anyways? That city did not look like it had any working energy grid left.

[@user-or6zc5km8q]

I actually bought these as Christmas gifts last year and they all loved them🤩

[@SHARKBYTES]

If you ever want to buy more, now you've got 20% off :D

[@Aria-wl2ve]

Omfg! I loved the commentary to this. Great job K. I’m still laughing.

[@SHARKBYTES]

haahaha glad you enjoyed it Aria!

[@JD91234]

Your commentary is the best😂

[@_Aqua_Kay]

OMG, Cleo and Rikki?????? LMAO

[@leahjackson6898]

YES!!!! I was wondering when you would review this one!!!! 🦈🦈🦈🎥🎥🎥

[@SHARKBYTES]

Hope you enjoyed Leah!!

[@leahjackson6898]

@@SHARKBYTES I did!

[@kuitaranheatmorus9932]

This is hilarious but yeah I love this video can't wait to see more from this amazing series

[@SHARKBYTES]

So many more shark films to come 😁😁😁

[@StoryboardIRONMAN7]

Let’s go 😆 and I love the shark montage music it’s Perfect my ears

[@SHARKBYTES]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@ZanneReid27]

#NoRour I think it's because of the ending of Jaws I think people saw the shark kind of falling in that noise that Steven Spielberg added and decided to just go ham with it

[@SHARKBYTES]

Bloody roaring sharks do my head in!

[@Matt-Ledford]

Can't wait for the review of "Bait 2, Master Baiter"

[@maronismom3460]

AS always, thanks for the laughs 🤣

[@SHARKBYTES]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@oliverrobinson1520]

Keep up the amazing content! Would love to see your thoughts on seaspiracy.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thank you, I may do a seaspiracy episode in the future!

[@surfrider986]

Hey, thanks for all your hard work on the videos, buddy! 😀Have a great break! My local surf beach is New Smyrna, so let me know if you wanna combine getting a tan with seeing some of your toothy buddies! Catch up with you in season 5, Kris!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Love New Smyrna, I’ve been a few times (my parents used to live in Florida). If I ever go back, let’s get in the water 😁😁

[@surfrider986]

@@SHARKBYTES Cool, we'd ride some swell waves😀

[@nedkabinder]

Loving the film reviews and grewt that you take the time to do them .have you seen or reviewed" the shallows "? In my opinion it's the best shark film in recent time and based on the true story .

[@surfrider986]

Hey there, Kris, can you please review the Shark Bait or Great White movies?

[@SHARKBYTES]

I’ll make sure they are on the list 😁

[@robjeeves]

Been a Jaws die hard forever and just found your channel ❤️❤️❤️ so good mate. Love your work. Greetings from 🇦🇺

[@superiorbitch]

W aussie

[@HiImFrederick]

Great content I’m going #roar for sharks 😂 and I understand why they do it cause at the end of Jaws the OG of all shark movies the shark roars so since Jaws did every shark movies needs to copy from the Jaws Series in some way.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Roaring Jaws does actually make me laugh quite a lot to be fair

[@HiImFrederick]

@@SHARKBYTES you should do a movie commentary on deep blue sea 2 & 3 when ever you get time I’m sure they roar in there as well

[@SHARKBYTES]

@@HiImFrederick I can’t wait to do the DBS sequels!!

[@jordanteataitifreeman]

I totally agree that the roar shouldn't be used for when Sharks are lunging or breaching out of the water. All you need to make it semi-realistic, is to use the splashing sound effect in water.

[@stum8551]

I love these videos and how exasperated you are with some of them. Brilliant 😂👍

[@thanatos101b]

Love it! You need to do Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus!

[@SHARKBYTES]

I’ll make sure it’s on list 😁😁

[@bronsonedward]

Did you ever do the movie called The reef. It is terrifying. One of my most favorite most realistic shark movies I've ever seen.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Yes we’ve got the reef on the channel, check the movie commentary playlist 😁

[@Samwisecatt]

Hi recently found your channel and I've been really enjoying the content! I followed the link for the bracelet as I like the idea but I'd like to choose which Shark I track is there a way of doing this? Huge Jaws fan so I obviously want to track a Great White 🦈

[@dominiquesnijders2655]

I was waiting for you to cover this movie, as it's among my favorites in terms of Shark Movies. As much as i enjoyed the movie itself, i find myself enjoying this a LOT more XD

[@SHARKBYTES]

Glad you enjoyed the commentary!! 😁😁

[@dominiquesnijders2655]

@@SHARKBYTES Your commentary never misses.

[@apatosaurusappreciation]

love the videos personally love sharks so its really fun to watch

[@SHARKBYTES]

Thanks for commenting :D

[@moz7173]

Was So looking forward to your commentary on this movie, which I have Luckily never seen. I can't watch this. I had a fling with the actor in the boat. My suspicions about his acting integrity are now confirmed.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Oh wow that’s some real inside scoop there 😱😱

[@nilsauberg7243]

I would like to see you doing commentaries on the other Jaws movies 😁

[@brigitbradakis7385]

Both Cleo and Ricky are in this film, that alone gives it a better rating imo since it’s just like an H2O reunion

[@MsFoxy-bo4uc]

Look forward to the next season. Don't forget Valerie:Playing with Sharks. It's about Valerie Taylor and her husband. As always stay safe, and don't stress.

[@SHARKBYTES]

I'll make sure its on the list! See you in Season 5!!!

[@MsFoxy-bo4uc]

They must've forgotten sharks need gills to survive. Surprised I recognize a couple actors in this. Interested to see alternative ways to measure sharks and if it's actually possible for dorsal to tail tip. I imagine that it would be difficult though as sharks vary in size as do all creatures. Interesting to think about though.

[@SHARKBYTES]

Yeah, I’ve been searching a lot for info on that precise measurement!!

[@johnmcnulty1129]

I'm sure you're aware of it Kris, but in case not, spotted a National Geographic Shark Special on sale. ( August 22 ) Contains some great photography £8.99

[@brittanymaher6315]

Ricky from h2o is in it too Oh also Australia doesn’t get tsunamis because we’re in the middle of a tectonic plate therefore we do not suffer from earth quakes either it’s quite rare if we do

[@TheMango852]

Could you do a video on your thoughts about Ocean Ramsey?