What Happens When You “Like” the Kayak-Shark Photo?
A photo shared online shows a man in a kayak just above a giant shark. Users are encouraged to “like” the photo to see what happens next. So… what happens? Nothing. It’s a hoax aimed at gaining likes....
View ArticleVideo of Sydney Shark Encounter: Real or Fake?
A video circulating this week shows a man who jumps into the waters of Sydney Harbour, only to encounter a Great White Shark. Is this video real or fake? It is not yet clear if the video is real or...
View ArticleFake Story: 15-Ton Prehistoric Shark Not Discovered Near Pakistan
A story in circulation today claims that a 15-ton megalodon – a prehistoric shark – was discovered off of the coast of Pakistan. Is this story true or false? The Story is Fake. It comes from the fake...
View ArticleLive Dogs Used as Shark Bait: Real or Fake?
Rumors of live dogs being used as shark bait accompany a photo of a dog with fish hooks in its mouth and nose. Are the claims true, and is this photo real? Online Rumor Here is one caption that...
View Article“Extinct” Shark Appears at Middle Eastern Fish Markets
A shark that had been thought to be extinct for over 100 years began showing up in fish markets throughout the Middle East in 2008. Extinct Shark Found in Fish Market A specimen of Carcharhinus...
View ArticleRevisiting the Spanish “Sea Monster”
A “horned sea monster” which washed up ashore in Spain in 2013 was identified by three experts as a shark carcass. The photo was used in a fake story about the carcass of a Loch Ness Monster washing...
View ArticleClassic Fake Photo: Shark Attacking Helicopter
An image showing a shark jumping out of the water in an apparent attack on military personnel in a helicopter is one of the internet’s oldest viral fake photos. Fake Photo Reminiscent of the movie...
View ArticleLongstanding Myth: Sharks Don’t Get Cancer
Today we take a look at the longstanding myth that sharks do not get cancer, a claim often touted by supplement vendors who sell shark cartilage. Scientists disagree. The Misconception The...
View ArticleClassic Urban Legend: Coconut Deaths vs Shark Attack Deaths
A highly-cited “fact” states that deaths from falling coconuts greatly outnumbers deaths by shark attacks. Classic Urban Legend While it is a fact that people have been occasionally killed by falling...
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