Megalodon shark also known as the giant shark, is a myth in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It is influenced by the real life Megalodon shark myth.
Description
Shortly after the release of the game, web forums and the Youtube was flooded with numerous claims of the Megalodon, leading players to investigate this myth. Washington Beach, Ocean Beach and the Leaf Links 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
Sharks Attacks mentioned in the manual.
Many of the reports include a shark attack, resulting in death. These shark attacks are disclosed in the GTA Vice City Manual: "Shark attacks off Vice City happen a few times a year and there are more sharks out there than you would like to think - Best advice: Stay out of the water!". It is more likely an explanation regarding the fact that the player can't swim, but several players hold the belief this statement is based on the Megalodon. Anotherfeature concerning these attacks, is that if the player knock pedestrians off the bridge into the water, near the Lighthouse, many sharks spawn near them, this could be possible reference to these shark attacks.
Video Investigation
Several videos featuring the mega shark became viral, which later turned out to be modified. This myth still remains in Limbo, despite numerous efforts over the years. One of the videos is featured below:
New Video Investigation
The following videos features the Giant Shark, this video can't be ruled out, it is neither fake nor officially authentic, it's a random video on the web, leaving thousands of questions unanswered, abandoning its status in limbo. But the editing of the video leaves the authenticity of the video in question.
