WATCH: Massive 20-Foot Shark Spotted in a New England Pond Gives Off ‘Jaws’ Vibes

Can you imagine what you would do if you were looking out into the water and suddenly saw a massive fin break the surface, and much further down, a swinging tail cutting through the waves?

It probably would feel pretty terrifying even when we know that, statistically speaking, shark attacks are considered rare. Thanks a lot for the ocean nightmares, "Jaws."

Well, a mesmerizing viral video of a 20-foot shark cruising through the water in a New England pond over Memorial Day weekend might make you do a double-take... and rethink jumping in the water.

Shark Spotted Off Block Island, Rhode Island

The Atlantic Shark Institute shared on Instagram a wild video from Jen Seebeck, who happened to be at a waterfront restaurant in Rhode Island when she got more than just a great view.

In the video, a very large fin is seen cutting through the water, not too far away from a few boats in Great Salt Pond.

It almost doesn't look real because of how large the creature appears.

According to CBS News, the shark in question wasn't the terrifying great white of movie fame but most likely a 20-foot basking shark.

National Geographic says that the basking shark is the world's second-largest fish and eats tiny organisms called zooplankton. So don't worry about it taking a chomp out of you.

Atlantic Shark Institute executive director Jon Dodd told WBZ-TV that the shark getting into the pond was probably an accident and has already left the area.

Sharks in New England

Of course, sharks are no strangers to New England waters.

CBS News reported that Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a hotspot for great white sharks, while WMUR highlighted that a great white shark had been just off the New Hampshire seacoast in 2024.

Maine sadly had a tragic fatal shark attack in 2020.

The New England Aquarium says that there are about 15 species of sharks that can be found in New England waters, "depending on the time of the year."

As for what some of those are? Capecoddiver.com highlights the great white, blue, mako, basking, tiger, and hammerhead sharks among those you might see.

READ MORE: Why Have Great White Sharks Become More Common in Maine’s Waters?

Thankfully, not every fin in the water is a predator, and the basking shark in Rhode Island was just trying to enjoy its own weekend, not bothering anyone.

Still, it's hard not to ignore your instincts when you see something that big cruising through the water.

And that earworm of a "Jaws" theme song will never go away.

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