Sharkdog

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Sharkdog
GenreComedy
Created byJacinth Tan Yi Ting
Directed byS' Cephas
Voices of
Opening theme"Sharkdog Theme" by Alex Geringas and Drew Seeley
ComposerDan Martinez
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Singapore
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes22 (59 segments)
Production
Executive producerJacinth Tan Yi Ting
ProducerJohn McKenna
Editors
  • Wong Ai Koong
  • Yuyun Garnasih
Running time14–22 minutes (7 minutes per segment)
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03) 
April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)

Sharkdog is a children's animated television series. Created by Singaporean artist Jacinth Tan Yi Ting, [1] [2] the series premiered on Netflix on September 3, 2021. [3] A special, titled Sharkdog's Fintastic Halloween, was released on October 15, 2021. [4]

Contents

A second season premiered on June 30, 2022 with Jordan Gershowitz taking over as head writer for Ed Valentine. [5] [6] On January 18, 2023, it was announced the series was renewed for a third season, that premiered on April 27. [7]

Premise

This show is about ten-year-old Max and his best friend Sharkdog, who is half-shark, half-dog, and all appetite. Blissfully unaware of his own strength, stealth and general sharkiness, Sharkdog often leaves a trail of chaos in his wake.

Voice cast

Main

Villians

Minor

Production

The series was first announced in April 2020 by Netflix. [8]

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally released
1 207September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
2 207June 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
3 197April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Special 01October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [9]
1a1a"Fins in the Water"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Max meets Sharkdog and finds a new best friend.
1b1b"Home Sweet Sharkdog"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog's a handful — how will Max keep him a secret?
1c1c"Unfetch"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingItai GrunfeldSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog fetches the wrong things around town.
2a2a"Sharkdoghouse"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Max calls for back-up from best pals Olivia and Royce.
2b2b"Sharkdog Digs In"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingLiz HaraSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog digs out the moles in Max's dad's garden, Capt.
2c2c"The Great Shark Hunter"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Barb Quigley snatches Sharkdog at sea.
3a3a"Sharks Sharks Sharks"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingMichael RodriguezSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog's the star of the Fisher family’s favorite show.
3b3b"Sharkdog Home Alone"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog makes a mess when he's home alone.
3c3c"My Fair Sharkdog"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingItai GrunfeldSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Jealous Dennis challenges Max to a doggy contest.
4a4a"Shark Marks the Spot"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingLiz HaraSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Max, Royce and Sharkdog hunt for pirate treasure.
4b4b"The Fishers Go Fishing"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingMichael RodriguezSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog shakes a great white shark away from the Fishers.
4c4c"Hide-and-Go-Shark"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog spooks the fish at the aquarium.
5a5a"Green Around the Gills"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog fakes a cold to keep Max from a camping trip.
5b5b"A Storm in Foggy Springs"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingMichael RodriguezSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
A storm makes Sharkdog camouflage on cue.
5c5c"Poots and Vegetables"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingMonique D. HallSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog's new favorite snack is Brussels sprouts.
6a6a"Return of the Nightwalker"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingItai GrunfeldSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Sharkdog stops Max from sleepwalking into the ocean.
6b6b"Dennis Drones On"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingLiz HaraSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Max keeps busy to buy a fancy drone for Ollie's birthday.
6c6c"The Sharkdogsitter"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEmma LaydenSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Ollie has a hard time handling Sharkdog.
7a7a"Fish Fiesta Freakout"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Capt. Quigley, Dennis and Mr. Heubel team up to catch Sharkdog at the carnival.
7b7b"Sharkdog, Family"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingEd ValentineSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Max comes to the rescue when loyal friend Sharkdog gets in trouble.

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
8a1a"The Sharkdog Days of Summer"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingAndy PotterJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Max and Sharkdog dash home from a beach day to clean up their mess.
8b1b"No Fishes in This School"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJenava MieJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog sneaks into the first day of school.
8c1c"Going Wild"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJulia Mayfield PrescottJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog's too wild for the dog park.
9a2a"A Not So Grand Opening"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJordan GershowitzJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog snacks on the aquarium's new exhibit.
9b2b"The Fast and the Fishy"S' Cephas & Jacinth Tan Yi TingGloria ShenJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Max wants to win a race, but Sharkdog gets in the way.
9c2c"The Big Picture"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingAnnie NishidaJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Picture day for the Fishers is far from perfect.
10a3a"Air Sharkdog"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingGreg HahnJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog's skills help the Sharkpack on the basketball court.
10b3b"Sick as a Sharkdog"S' Cephas & Jacinth Tan Yi TingAadip DesaiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
The aquarium's robot doctor creates chaos.
10c3c"The Sharkdog Scoop"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJenava MieJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Max's mom spies on Sharkdog to write a story.
11a4a"The Party Animal"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingAndy PotterJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog proves he isn't a menace at the town's boardwalk bash.
11b4b"Working Like a Sharkdog"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJulia Mayfield PrescottJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog trails Max's dad for play time.
11c4c"Sharkdog's Got Talent"S' Cephas & Jacinth Tan Yi TingGloria ShenJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog wants the talent show spotlight.
12a5a"Meteor Madness"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingMonique D. HallJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Capt. Quigley and Sharkdog lead the mountain race to catch a meteor shower.
12b5b"Pest Friends Forever"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJordan GershowitzJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Zombie sea fleas keep Sharkdog super itchy.
12c5c"Sleeping Like a Baby"S' Cephas & Jacinth Tan Yi TingNick RodriguezJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Baby sister Mia needs her binky.
13a6a"Ceviche for Dinner"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingAnnie NishidaJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Max and Sharkdog try to impress dad's cool boss.
13b6b"Surf's Up, Sharkdog!"S' Cephas & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJordan GershowitzJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Dennis and Sharkdog get sticky before a surf meet.
13c6c"A Star Fish Is Born"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingGreg HahnJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Sharkdog steals the show at a commercial shoot.
14a7a"Sharknapped"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJenava MieJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Something's fishy when Sharkdog doesn't come home, so the Sharkpack sets out to find their friend.
14b7b"Sharkdog Makes a Splash"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJordan GershowitzJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Max and pals try to keep Ceviche on the island.

Season 3 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
15a1a"Sharks, Dogs and Sharkdogs"S' CephasGreg HahnApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Sharkdog spends the day on his own.
15b1b"Sharkdoggy Day"S' CephasAndy PotterApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Barb and Sharkdog search for a secret map.
15c1c"Fins That Go Bump in the Night"Simon PikeGreg HahnApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
The boys get spooked after watching a scary movie at a sleepover.
16a2a"Gnome Is Where the Art Is"Simon PikeAnnie NishidaApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Sharkdog tries to help Mr. Heubel win an art contest.
16b2b"News Hounds"Simon PikePhillip WalkerApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Max and Sharkdog accidentally delete Mom's news report.
16c2c"Sharkdog vs. Sharkdog"S' CephasSarah NerbosoApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Mia gets a new favorite Sharkdog.
17a3a"All Mapped Out"S' CephasJulia MayfieldApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
The Sharkpack tries to decode a secret map.
17b3b"Sharkdog on Ice"Simon PikeJordan GershowitzApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Ollie needs to learn how to ice skate... and fast!
17c3c"How Barb Got Her Groove Back"S' CephasJim NolanApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Barb is too scared to sail in the cold weather.
18a4a"Stranger Fins"S' CephasAndy PotterApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
The Sharkpack arrives on the secret island to search for more Sharkdogs.
18b4b"Sharkdog and Mia's Eggcellent Adventure"Simon PikeAnnie NishidaApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Mia brings a mysterious egg to school.
18c4c"Snow Way Out"S' CephasNick "Rocket" RodriguezApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
A Sharkpup crashes Mom's spa day.
19a5a"School of Sharkpups"Simon PikeGreg HahnApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
The Sharkpups get loose in Max's school.
19b5b"How to Train Your Sharkpups"S' CephasAadip DesaiApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Max and Sharkdog compete to see who's a better Sharkpup trainer.
19c5c"Sharkbites and Pupcakes"Simon PikeSarah NerbosoApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Max bets Dennis he can sell more dog treats.
20a6a"Puptown Funk"Simon PikeAnnie NishidaApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
What's causing the pups to go into Sharkmode?
20b6b"Pup, Pup and Away"S' CephasJulia MayfieldApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
The Sharkpups are running wild in Foggy Springs!
20c6c"Sharks on a Boat"Simon PikeJim NolanApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Barb and Dad help the Sharkpack wrangle the Sharkpups.
217"Return to the Island"S' CephasAndy PotterApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
The Sharkpack, Barb and Dad embark on an exciting adventure to return the Sharkpups to their island. But will the team make it home in one piece?

Special (2021)

TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
"Sharkdog's Fintastic Halloween"Simon Pike & Jacinth Tan Yi TingJordan GershowitzOctober 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)
Max and Sharkdog prepare for Halloween by listening to The Legend of the Fearful Mist. They need to make sure a sea monster does not ruin the party.

Release

Sharkdog was released on Netflix on 3 September 2021. [3]

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