Travis Preston assembles his team for an expedition to a remote region in China's hinterland, where a wild animal that the locals believe to be a primeval monster they call the "Shocate" is said to roam free. Travis's nemesis Jim Harker - a merciless trophy hunter - has already set up camp. A race against time ensues, and Travis and his team will have to pool all their resources if they want to capture this legendary creature alive.