San Jose Sharks mascot scares young fan by playfully eating her head

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A video of the San Jose Sharks mascot, Sharkie, has gone viral on X after he pretended to eat a young fan's head during a hug, causing her to flee in fear. The clip, posted Saturday morning, shows the girl in a Sharks shirt running back to her parents screaming after Sharkie's playful act. It has amassed over 714,000 views, with comments joking about the mascot's behavior and one user noting a similar past incident. The girl eventually overcame her fear for a family photo with Sharkie. The viral moment follows the Sharks' 4-3 season-opening win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday, with their next home game against the Los Angeles Kings upcoming.


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