
"Cage Dive" fits squarely into the survival horror and shark thriller genres, featuring hallmark elements like extreme danger, isolated settings, and life-threatening encounters with predators—in this case, Great White Sharks. Typical genre elements include the protagonists facing relentless threats, the use of found footage style to increase realism and immersion, and escalating tension leading to moments of intense suspense and terror. What sets "Cage Dive" apart is its blending of reality TV culture with horror, as the narrative centers on contestants filming an audition tape for an extreme game show, thereby scrutinizing the voyeuristic aspect of entertainment. The use of shark cage diving, an inherently risky real-world activity, adds authenticity and a fresh angle to the usual shark attack trope, while the catastrophic unfolding transforms the footage into a harrowing survival diary, emphasizing both raw human emotion and the primal fight for life.