New Videos On Social Media Claim People Are Being Attacked By Sharks In Lake Michigan

There has been some buzz on social media over alleged shark sightings in Lake Michigan, fueled by viral videos claiming to show massive sharks attacking swimmers.

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Local authorities and experts have confirmed that these videos are entirely fabricated.

New Social Media Videos Claim People Are Being Attacked By Sharks In Lake Michigan

On October 11, 2024, reports surfaced regarding TikTok videos depicting a 70-foot shark purportedly attacking swimmers in Lake Michigan.

These clips have garnered a lot of attention, prompting people that viewed the video to share them under the pretense of revealing shocking footage of the alleged attacks.

In one of the videos claims are made that several people that were attacked by a shark we're currently patients at Corewell Health.

A spokesperson for Corewell Health, however, stated unequivocally that these videos are fake and lack any basis in reality.

The Reality of Sharks in Lake Michigan

While rumors of sharks in the Great Lakes are not new, they are largely unfounded.

The most commonly cited species is the bull shark, known for its ability to survive in freshwater.

Historical accounts include a dead bull shark found on the shores of Lake Michigan and a 29-inch shark caught by fishermen near Milwaukee in 1969.

Despite these isolated incidents, there is no scientific evidence or official documentation supporting the presence of sharks in the lake today.

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One of the reasons I love Lake Michigan is that I know I don't have to worry about a big shark swimming below me that could eat me for lunch.

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