“The Shallows” (**1/2 out of four) was a tense thriller about a young surfer (Blake Lively) in Tijuana who is attacked by a great white shark after she is only 200 yards away from shore and becomes stranded both physically and emotionally in a battle of wills to survive. Some truly harrowing and suspenseful moments but story is more than a bit reminiscent of “Jaws”, especially it’s far-fetched finale. Beautiful photography and Lively’s sincere and strong performance makes this worthwhile.