This instagram post features a 10-second AI-generated video of a man in a spiked metal "cactus" suit jumping from a boat into shark-infested waters, where approaching sharks recoil from the spikes, eliciting shocked reactions from onlookers.
Posted on January 6, 2026, by @Crazymoments01
, a viral video curator, it amassed 4.7 million views and 3,100 likes in 48 hours, tapping into fascination with extreme stunts and AI deepfakes.
User replies debate its realism, with many labeling it fake while expressing alarm over AI's potential to blur reality, echoing broader 2025 discussions on deepfake detection challenges in social media.