Fact-Check: Sharks in Jamaican Streets During Hurricane Melissa? Not Real.
A disturbing video has been circulating online, purportedly showing sharks swimming through flooded streets in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa. The footage, which has been widely shared, depicts large sharks navigating a street submerged in floodwaters. However, a recent FactCheck investigation reveals that the video is not authentic.
The Viral Claim
The video’s spread coincided with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The hurricane, a Category 5 storm, caused unprecedented levels of destruction, according to reports. The video’s accompanying claims suggested that the footage captured sharks in the streets during the storm and its resulting floods.
The Truth: AI-Generated Content
The FactCheck team, after careful examination, has determined that the video is fake. The footage was created using artificial intelligence. One of the key indicators of its falsity was a distorted hand of a person, and a hand holding a phone with missing fingers, without having a body.
Further analysis using specialized websites, such as Hive Moderation, confirmed that the video was likely generated by AI, with a high degree of deception, estimated at 99%. An investigation of the TikTok account 2t1prg@, which initially published the video on October 28, 2025, showed that it regularly posts AI-generated content. The account’s posts included hashtags like “AI” to indicate its nature.
Context of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful to hit land in 90 years, caused widespread devastation. According to Minister of Information Dana Morris Dixon, the death toll from the hurricane in Jamaica reached 19, including nine in Westmoreland and eight in Saint Elizabeth. Dennis Zulu, a coordinator for the International Organization in several Caribbean countries, reported unprecedented damage to infrastructure, property, roads, and communication and energy networks.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the video purporting to show sharks in the streets of Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa is not genuine. The footage is a product of artificial intelligence. It is crucial to verify information, especially during times of crisis, to avoid the spread of misinformation.
Source: Annahar
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