Once the photo was shared online, it quickly captured public attention and sparked a heated debate over what the shape might be. Social media users were divided: some believed it was a shark, while others argued it was merely a trick of the waves or shadows in the water. The image began circulating widely in 2023, and its resurgence in recent years has once again ignited discussions across social media platforms, attracting hundreds of comments, shares, and theories.
“We posted about a shark sighting just off the beach, between Bonbeach and Chelsea. Later, we received a message from a family who were at Carrum Beach earlier that morning. It was their little one’s first visit to the beach, and the gentleman’s partner took several photos to record the day. When they reviewed the pictures at home, they noticed something in the shallow water just behind them. Could this be our shark?”
The post went viral almost immediately, with social media users dissecting the photograph and offering their own opinions. Some questioned the size and depth, noting that the water appeared shallow and the dog in the photo seemed unaffected by the presence of a large predator. One user commented, “It couldn’t be a very big shark, given the size of the dog and the depth of the water,” while another added, “Looks a bit shallow for a shark with a fin that size. Wouldn’t the other people behind them have noticed something in the water?” A third contributor noted, “It’s unlikely that a shark cruising so close to shore would go completely unnoticed by those in the photo.”Continue reading…
