"Baby Shark" is a children's song centered around a family of sharks. It gained widespread popularity as a campfire song and has experienced a surge in popularity since 2016, thanks to social media, online videos, and radio broadcasts. The song’s origins trace back to a campfire chant or song, with various theories proposing different roots: some suggest it is based on traditional myths, others believe it originated in early 20th-century camping traditions, and some speculate that it was created by camp counselors inspired by the movie *Jaws*. The song typically introduces each member of the shark family through distinct hand motions, making it engaging for children. Numerous versions of "Baby Shark" depict scenes such as sharks hunting fish, devouring sailors, or even attacking people who are subsequently portrayed as ascending to heaven. Several organizations have secured copyrights on original videos and sound recordings of the song, and some have trademarked merchandise related to their specific versions. Nonetheless, it is generally believed that the fundamental song and the characters it features are in the public domain.
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