Is This NYC Shark Swimming Down The Street Real Or Fake?

Is this NYC Shark Swimming Down The Street Real Or Fake?

Can you believe it? Has Hurricane Irene truly caused such extensive flooding in New York City that now we have sharks gracefully swimming through the streets? A fascinating image has been shared with us by one of our fans, featuring what appears to be a "NYC shark." Now the question arises: Is this photo an authentic depiction of the situation, or is it simply a skillfully crafted mockup designed using Adobe Photoshop?

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No way! Did Hurricane Irene really flood New York City so badly that Sharks are now swimming down the streets?

One of our readers shared this NYC shark image with us. What do you think? Is the photo real, or is it just a clever fake made in Adobe Photoshop?

A Picture Of A Nyc Shark Swimming Down The Streets Of Manhattan — Is this NYC shark photo real or fake?

In related news, reports of a dolphin hanging out in Central Park are still unconfirmed.

Via @Sefgray

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Comments

rodrod23

Nov 7, 2012 at 7:11 AM

dude, NYC is surrounded by salt water. duh
tsidlington

Nov 6, 2012 at 8:58 AM

Are you kidding? When was NYC flooded with seawater?
Ehsan

Oct 30, 2012 at 12:22 AM

Sharks live in the ocean where the water is SALTY! Flood is a result of excessive rain and rain water not exactly SALT WATER!
Jeff

Aug 28, 2011 at 1:24 PM

lol “Jaws In The Hood”
Gabriel Gornell

Jun 14, 2019 at 8:48 AM

This image reminds me of the 1980 Robert Forster horror movie Alligator. I can only hope it inspires an Urban-themed Shark movie… “Jaws In The Hood” would be amazing!