"Baby Shark" is a children's song that depicts a family of sharks. It became widely popular as a campfire sing-along and experienced a surge in popularity starting in 2016, thanks to its viral spread on social media, online videos, and radio broadcasts. The song’s origins trace back to a campfire song or chant, with various theories about its roots. Some sources suggest it draws from traditional myths, others propose it originated in camping communities in the early 20th century, and some believe it was created by camp counselors inspired by the movie *Jaws*. The song typically features family members of sharks, each introduced with distinctive hand gestures. Over time, different versions have depicted the sharks engaging in various actions—such as hunting fish, consuming a sailor, or even killing people, who then ascend to heaven. Several companies have copyrighted original videos and sound recordings of "Baby Shark," and some have trademarked merchandise based on their versions. Despite this, it is generally believed that the basic song and its characters are in the public domain.
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