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Megalodon Shark, also known as the Giant Shark, is an unlikely myth in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It is influenced by the real-life Megalodon, an extinct shark species looking similar to the great white shark, but belonging to an unrelated genus.    

Description[]

Shortly after the release of the game, web forums were flooded with numerous claims of the alleged Megalodon, leading players to investigate this myth. Ocean Beach, Washington Beach, Vice City River, Leaf Links, and East Coast are the locations, where players claim to have witnessed such a shark. A rational explanation leads us to the fact that these sightings are the cause of different observing locus, misleading players to the thought of the Megalodon.

Shark Attacks[]

Many of the reports include a shark attack, resulting in death. These shark attacks are disclosed in the GTA Vice City Manual.

Sharks in VC Manual

Sharks attacks mentioned in the manual.

It is more likely an explanation from Rockstar to explain the fact that the player can't swim, but several players hold the belief this statement is based on the Megalodon. Another feature concerning these attacks is, that if the player knocks pedestrians off the dock into the water, near the lighthouse, many sharks spawn near them. This could be a possible reference to these shark attacks.

This myth still remains in limbo, despite numerous efforts over the years.

Video Investigation[]

Several videos featuring the Megalodon Shark became viral, which later turned out to be a mod. One of the videos is featured below.

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GTA Vice City - Megalodon Shark - MYTH

Newer Video Investigation[]

The following video features the "giant shark" spotted under the Vice River Quay and this video is an example of a misidentification. The shark that is seen is just a regular shark spotted in the waters of Vice City. In the game files, the shark's model size is massive and is what led to the debunking of this claim.

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GTA Vice City Giant Shark Found

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