People
- John Shortland (naval officer), Royal Navy officer and father of John Shortland
- John Shortland, an explorer of Australia
- Cate Shortland (born 1968), a writer and director of film and television.
- Willoughby Shortland (1804-1869), New Zealand's first Colonial Secretary
- Ryan Shortland (born 1986), a rugby player
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