As you may have seen, a ‘shark’ made its way onto Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa, FL after Tropical Storm Debby. The original image surfaced on our Facebook page and was then quickly shared by hundreds of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users, eventually catching the attention of multiple news organizations, online magazines and radio stations.
Shark on Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL – Credit: RyanOrionAgency.com
Shortly after this hoax ran its course, variations of the image started to arise, including appearances by the Loch Ness Monster, Godzilla, and others. We decided to compile them below, please tell us which one is your favorite…and if you think it’s “Real or Fake?”
Shark & Loch Ness Monster on Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL – Credit: RyanOrionAgency.com
Shark & Friends on Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL – Credit: Bobby Blish
Free Willy on Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL – Credit: 99.5 WQYK
Cthulhu on Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL – Credit: Jeremy Jer-El Darko
King Kong, Godzilla & a UFO on Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL – Credit: Jason Gemini Ortis
Articles about the original viral shark photo can be seen here:
WTSP : 10 News – Fake photo shows shark swimming down Bayshore Boulevard during Tropical Storm Debby
Suburban Apologist – SERIOUSLY?: Shark spotted swimming down Bayshore Boulevard
Hot 107.9 – Has Recent Flooding In The Tampa Area Relocated A Shark Onto A Roadway?
Do you have a funny variation of the Shark on Bayshore that you would like to share? Please send to news@roragency.com