Originally posted by the ninjak
Shooting a 9mm pistol into the ocean whilst the shark is rising directly at him won't take any effect until within 8 ft.
And by then McClane is shooting into teeth.There was a MythBusters episode on it.
LoL, you think McClane is going to panic from a shark closing in? The man casually stares down super-terrorist, explosives and F-35 Lightning II's all before lunch-time.
8 feet, even better for McClane, his aim is great at a 100 feet, at just 8 he could easily put several bullets in Jaw's eye thereby killing it instantly and then it'd just be a dead shark bumping into McClane.
Outcome of your scenario: McClane enjoys a couple shark-steaks with his beer and whiskey chaser.