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Could A Hurricane Flood A Town With Sharks? Netflix Says Yes

4 hours agoUpdated: April 11, 2026, 3:29 pm EDTPublished: April 11, 2026, 3:29 pm EDT

Netflix's new movie Thrash imagines a South Carolina coastal town hit by a hurricane that floods the streets with ravenous bull sharks. While the premise sounds like pure fiction, Weather Channel meteorologist Sara Tonks confirms it could actually happen with an extremely strong hurricane. Bull sharks, known for their dense build and adaptability to both saltwater and freshwater, would be the most likely species to survive storm surge flooding into coastal communities. The film combines Sharknado and Jaws vibes with a surprisingly realistic weather scenario that has viewers asking: could this really happen?

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