Akula appeared in 2022 movie called Avatar: The Way of Water. The akula is a Pandoran ocean animal that roams the reefs of the Eastern Sea. It is a ferocious and more elusive cousin of the nalutsa.
The akula is a carnivorous fish that bares a striking resemblance to the terran great white shark. It is equipped with a pointy tail that is used to propel itself through the water. The underside of its body is white while the creature's top is dark gray. This coloration acts as camouflage, allowing the akula to sneak up on its prey. Similar coloration can be found on the great white shark, which occupies the same niche as the akula. A sharp ridge can be seen on the akula's back. The akula possesses a three-part jaw that resembles a rattlesnake's open mouth. The mouth almost looks like a blooming flower when opened.
The akula has cultural significance to the Metkayina clan. The serrated edges of the clans' knives are modeled after the teeth of the creature, and Tonowari wears a necklace crafted with akula teeth.