Graffiti Artist Jimmy Swift Turns Beach Stone Into A Great White Shark And People Love It
If you've ever seen a picture of a shark, you know they're terrifying - just look at all those teeth! But despite the scary appearance, people are gladly taking pictures in front of one on the shores of Palolem Beach, South Goa, India.
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If you've ever seen a picture of a shark, you know they're terrifying - just look at all those teeth! But despite the scary appearance, people are gladly taking pictures in front of one on the shores of Palolem Beach, South Goa, India. Now, you might think they're crazy but relax - the shark isn't real. It's actually a beach stone cleverly disguised as a great white shark by American graffiti artist Jimmy Swift back in 2015.
Upon seeing the rock for the first time, the artist instantly knew it was the perfect place for a great white. “It’s truly amazing how mother nature can carve out such a perfect shape,” says the artist.
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"This was the hardest thing I've ever painted. I was literally beat up by the waves and rising tide and forced to stop before it was finished. I could have done better, but between the blowing sand and wind, splashing waves, burning hot sun and the fact I've never painted a shark before or painted on a 3 dimensional surface like a rock.... I think it turned out OK," writes the artist on his Instagram post. "When I first saw this rock it looked like a perfect place for a great white. Hopefully it doesn't scare the shit out of people! This was inspired by the movie posters from Jaws.... A movie that scared the shit out of me when I was a kid!"
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American graffiti artist Jimmy Swift disguised this beach stone as a great white shark back in 2015
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"This was the hardest thing I've ever painted. I was literally beat up by the waves and rising tide and forced to stop before it was finished. I could have done better, but between the blowing sand and wind, splashing waves, burning hot sun and the fact I've never painted a shark before or painted on a 3 dimensional surface like a rock.... I think it turned out OK," writes the artist on his Instagram post. "When I first saw this rock it looked like a perfect place for a great white. Hopefully it doesn't scare the shit out of people! This was inspired by the movie posters from Jaws.... A movie that scared the shit out of me when I was a kid!"
People love taking pictures in front of the shark
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This is not the first time the artist surprised people with creative graffiti - a while before he turned this huge rock into an elephant
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People loved Jimmy's creative graffiti!
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