Divers Given Scare Of Their Life From Shark Statue Dumped At Bottom Of Lake

If you're interested in swimming with sharks without the fear of them taking a bite out of you, a swim in Lake Neuchâtel would be perfect.

Hiding in the deep, murky waters of the lake is a frightening shark sculpture that has been terrifying divers in Switzerland.

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The enormous sculpture features a genuinely eerie grin, showcasing every inch of its massive jaws, while its pectoral fins give the impression of being in motion mode, making it a truly unsettling sight.

It's no surprise those poor divers have been startled.

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The shark statue rests on the lakebed in Romandy and, thanks to its support structure, appears to be suspended in mid-water.

There's a theory that it was placed there as a prank by someone eager to make the locals believe that the events in the movie "Jaws" are a reality.

Their prank seems to have worked rather effectively, as it has caused numerous divers to take a startled second look.

Footage of a gang of underwater explorers stumbling upon the petrifying prop has been circulating on social media.

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People have been amused by the alleged mischief maker's creativity.

However, it's worth noting that the same effect wouldn't be achieved if it were placed at a bus stop.

Sharp-eyed sleuths on Reddit managed to identify the shark and revealed that it was used as a prop in the film "Choc au Lac!"

This shark replica is featured in one of the scenes from the 1975 movie, which was created by a group of 176 kids from Neuchâtel.

The film centered on a giant shark terrorizing the town but, unfortunately, was never completed.

Even the amateur detectives on Reddit are unable to determine how the shark statue ended up at the bottom of the lake.

It's suspected that the 20-foot-long fiberglass replica was likely dumped in the lake as a prank.

Other theories suggest it was placed there as an unofficial tourist attraction or to generate buzz for the unfinished film.

In all fairness, it has attracted divers eager to witness its actual scariness since 2002.

However, social media users haven't shown the same level of enthusiasm for descending into the depths, even if it's merely a statue.

One said: "Good thing the water is so murky so nobody can see me s**t my pants."

Another wrote: "Now imagine being the first dude that came across this."

A third added: "This picture makes me feel sick to my stomach, like, visceral fear inside me is telling me to run as far as I can."

Some were fascinated by the intricate scheme that led to leaving the shark, affectionately nicknamed "Bruce" by the locals, in the lake.

Someone said: "I can’t tell if I want to shake the hand of whoever made it or run away from them."

Another added: "What sick f**k thought this was a good idea?!"

Now, at least, you are aware that the object swirling around your legs in Lake Neuchâtel is nothing more than a prop. Or is it?