<P> Shortly after the death of her mother , medical student Nancy Adams travels to a secluded beach in Mexico , the same beach her mother visited while she was pregnant with Nancy . Carlos , a friendly local resident , gives Nancy a ride and drops her off at the beach . Nancy joins two other locals and the three surf for several hours . Taking a break from surfing , Nancy video - chats with her sister Chloe . When she talks to her father in an emotional and strained conversation , it is revealed that her mother 's death caused Nancy to consider dropping out of medical school . </P>
<P> Shortly after the death of her mother , medical student Nancy Adams travels to a secluded beach in Mexico , the same beach her mother visited while she was pregnant with Nancy . Carlos , a friendly local resident , gives Nancy a ride and drops her off at the beach . Nancy joins two other locals and the three surf for several hours . Taking a break from surfing , Nancy video - chats with her sister Chloe . When she talks to her father in an emotional and strained conversation , it is revealed that her mother 's death caused Nancy to consider dropping out of medical school . </P>
where is the movie the shallows supposed to take place
where is the movie the shallows supposed to take place
Mexico
Mexico