The Sharks are a group of gang members featured in the 2021 live-action feature film West Side Story. Based on the Capulets from the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, they are rivals with another street gang called the Jets.
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The Sharks are a local Puerto Rican street gang headed by Bernardo, who live on the streets of New York City. While out wandering the streets, they encounter members from a rival street gang called the Jets who are led by Riff. However, a fight breaks out but is quickly broken up by Lieutenant Schrank and Officer Krupke. The Sharks are then challenged by the Jets to a rumble at a dance being held in a gym and both determine that the winner will gain undisputed control of the neighborhood. As a result of this rivalry, María's association with the Sharks and Tony's association with the Jets causes conflict when they first fall for each other.[1]
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