Video footage shows what appears to be a shark swimming in the Hudson River.

News 12 New Jersey reported that a viewer sent in a video of what appeared to be a shark in the Hudson River. The viewer said they were fishing for tuna off of the New Jersey coast.

According to the video from News 12 New Jersey, the viewer alleges that the shark hung around for a few hours. They say the spotted a whale shark. Whale Sharks are not dangerous to people and eat thinks like plankton.

Did you watch the video? I did and that absolutely looks like a shark to me. Just one more reason for me to stay out of the Hudson River. Do you think it was a shark? Comment below or on our Facebook to let us know.

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