It's Nola's birthday, so Lopaka sets off in search of a valuable gift. But thanLopaka has a decision to make: Does he want to walk off with fame for the most beautiful birthday present for his friend Nola or save an impoverished fish family from ruin?

While defending Quetzo against a gang of predatory sharks, Flipper and Lopaka get unexpected help from a renegade shark. With their new ally, Flipper and Lopaka race towards Iloka where they chase off the other sawtooths, who are threatening the villagers competing in a diving contest.