'Shark Week' Isn't Just Misguided, It's Downright Dangerous

01 Sep 2014 • huffingtonpost.com

So is Discovery making things up about any other sharks? The answer is an unfortunate and resounding yes. Last year, Discovery aired “Megalodon: The Monster That Lives,” which investigated the possibility of the prehistoric 60-foot predator patrolling the oceans today, except that the megalodon has been extinct for millions of years with no evidence to the contrary.

Discovery spokesman Michael Sorenson responded to criticism of “Megalodon” last year in a statement to Fox News. “It’s one of the most debated shark discussions of all time, can Megalodon exist today?” he said. “It’s Ultimate Shark Week fantasy. The stories have been out there for years and with 95 percent of the ocean unexplored, who really knows?”

95% is a big number. Maybe if we keep exploring we’ll find Elvis and god down there also.