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I Was Left Shark in Katy Perry's Super Bowl Halftime 10 Years Ago. What Really Happened on Stage and How the Singer Felt (Exclusive)


Published on 2025-02-06 04:44:15 - People
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  • Bryan Gaw, famously known as 'Left Shark' in Katy Perry's 2015 Super Bowl halftime show, opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about his viral routine one decade later

The article from People magazine discusses the infamous "Left Shark" from Katy Perry's Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in 2015. The dancer, Bryan Gaw, who donned the shark costume, reflects on the unexpected fame that followed his performance where he appeared to be out of sync, leading to widespread internet memes and media attention. Gaw, who was part of Perry's backup dancers, describes the moment as a "happy accident" where he improvised due to a lack of clear choreography for the shark characters. He expresses that while he initially felt embarrassed, he has since embraced the positive aspects of the experience, including the joy it brought to people and the unique place it secured him in pop culture history. Gaw also mentions that he has moved on from dancing to focus on his career in graphic design, but he fondly remembers the Left Shark as a fun and memorable part of his life.

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[ https://people.com/left-shark-from-katy-perry-super-bowl-halftime-reflects-on-performance-exclusive-8779782 ]
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