Iconic Animal Photos That Might Be Hoaxes

Published: 13 April 2025
on channel: Wild World
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You’ve probably seen some of these photos — the last Barbary lion walking through a rocky pass in the Atlas Mountains, sharks swimming through flooded streets, or that infamous shot of a great white shark attacking a helicopter. Some of the most iconic animal images might not be what they seem

In this video, we’re diving into the truth behind some of wildlife’s most famous (and possibly fake) moments — from the mysterious Atlas lion photo to wild scenes of crocodiles and sharks in floods. Are they clever hoaxes, misunderstood moments, or something else entirely?

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Sources:

Helicopter Shark:
https://web.archive.org/web/200208201...

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/sha...

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Barbary lions:

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