Jump Scares in The Meg (2018)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 18 jump scares in The Meg, which has a jump scare rating of 3.5.

Jump Scare Rating: The sudden appearance of the shark results in numerous jump scares although most lack any real bite.

Synopsis: Rescue diver Jonas Taylor is called on to save a group of scientists trapped deep in the Pacific Ocean where a giant prehistoric shark lurks.

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Jump Scare Times

00:02:21 – There is a loud bang after someone says “Jonas, there’s something outside the ship”.

00:21:44 – There is a loud noise as the sub is hit.

00:32:51 – As Suyin starts counting down something slams into the glider.

00:33:25 – A tentacle suddenly lands on the glider startling Suyin.

00:46:27 – The Megalodon bites into the glass startling Meiying.

00:47:32 – A whale bangs into the window in front of Mac.

00:47:46 – The Megalodon suddenly attacks the whale.

00:54:04 – Jonas submerges once more and the shark is now swimming directly in front of him.

00:58:58 – A shark bumps into the tank that Suyin is in.

00:59:42 – The Megalodon rams the tank.

01:00:11 – The Megalodon rams the tank once more.

01:06:32 – As The Wall leans in to the shark carcass for a picture, the carcass suddenly moves and he falls overboard.

01:07:42 – The Megalodon jumps out of the water and swallows The Wall.

01:23:07 – Morris leans out of the boat to look at the carcass and is startled when a man jumps down beside him.

01:24:06 – Morris briefly rests on the carcass of the dead whale before the Megalodon appears and eats him.

01:31:39 – The shark lunges out of the water and attacks the group of beach swimmers.

01:34:10 – The Megalodon suddenly appears in front of Jonas.

01:37:04 – A loud splash startles DJ and Meiying.

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