CAPE COD, MA (Worthy Satire) – Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, nature rolled out its sequel—Jaws: The Obesity Years. The largest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic was spotted this week lurking off the coast of Cape Cod, sending shockwaves through the community and hunger pangs through the local barbecue club.
The massive predator, nicknamed “Chompzilla” by scientists and “Dinner” by beachgoers, has become the talk of the town. While authorities issued the usual “stay out of the water” advisory, locals had other ideas.
“I say we throw a beach BBQ,” said Earl “Grillmaster” Donnelly, flipping a tuna steak the size of a shoe. “Get some mesquite going, side of coleslaw, little lemon pepper rub on that big fella. I mean, how often does God deliver a shark that size right to your shoreline?”
The town’s mayor, trying desperately to avoid comparisons to Jaws, held a press conference to reassure the public. “This is nothing like the movie. Absolutely no resemblance. We are not hiring a grizzled sea captain named Quint. The beaches are safe…ish.”
Meanwhile, local teenagers have begun re-enacting scenes from the classic film on TikTok, with one viral clip showing a kid being “dragged” underwater by a rogue pool noodle. Another featured a homemade fin attached to a Roomba.
Marine biologists, of course, had to ruin the fun. “This is a magnificent creature deserving of our respect,” said Dr. Linda Gill. “Also, please don’t try to grill an apex predator. It’s not legal. Or advisable. Or logistically sane.”
But the townsfolk remain undeterred.
“If Spielberg’s shark could be blown up with a scuba tank,” said Donnelly, tossing another log on the fire, “ours can be smoked low and slow for 12 hours. Pass the BBQ sauce.”
Swim at your own risk. Or bring napkins.
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