The Dorsal Fin

YouTube user TheKraken21 posted the above video featuring a flying remote controlled great white shark balloon seen at San Diego’s 2011 Comic Con. According to another YouTube video, the flying shark was part of Discovery’s “Shark Week” promotion.

HowItShouldHaveEnded.com (known for “re-writing” popular movie story lines) recently parodied “Jaws” and added it to their YouTube channel.

If “Jaws” had played out like this, it probably wouldn’t have been a summer blockbuster and generated all the often-times unnecessary fears of sharks at the beach. It probably also wouldn’t have generated all those awful sequels, either.

Gillette has unveiled a new ad campaign for its Proglide series that centers around two divers shaving underwater in the Bahamas in baited shark scenario. The ad uses the old “sharks can smell a drop of blood from a quarter of a mile away” bit and portrays the sharks as becoming seemingly aggressive after one of the divers after apparently nicks himself shaving with an inferior disposable razor.

So, the next time you’re doing a shark dive and decide that you need a shave, remember to use you Gillette Proglide. If not, quick edits and ominous music are sure to follow.

You can also check out the Gillette ProGlide – Shark Teaser for more of the “scariest shave” campaign.

Just a friendly reminder…If you have the hankering for a shark-themed B-movie, SyFy’s “Swamp Shark”, starring D.B. Sweeney and Kristy Swanson, premieres tomorrow night at 9pm ET/PT.

Director Griff Furst told Fangoria that “Swamp Shark” is more than just a shark movie, it’s a “PSA for irresponsible youths.” Furst say that the movie will teach viewers not to participate in activities such as underage drinking and premarital sex.

While I’m sure Furst’s intention to education today’s youth are sincere, I’m guessing you’ll probably want to put the kids to bed before “Shark Swamp.” If not, don’t come complaining when you’re kids are afraid to go swimming on your next family vacation to the swamp.

“Shark Wars” the first in a series of shark-themed children’s books by author Ernie Altbacker was released this week. According to the book’s description, the storyline involves prehistoric shark clans who have maintained balance in the ocean over the years. However, overfishing and rising sea temperatures have resulted in a shortage of food, which has led to battles and corruption among the shark clans over a shortage in food. The story centers around a reef shark named Gray, who leaves his home and ventures to “deep Open Water” to bring peace back to the oceans and discover his destiny.

The first book in the series was released June 14, with a second book slated for a December 2011 release. In addition to the books a free “Shark Wars” game for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch is available from iTunes. There is also a “Shark Wars” Facebook fan page.