CHEVY SHARKING
Chevy sharking is all about camaraderie
If you own a Chevy, don’t be too surprised to discover a toy shark on the windshield or perhaps a shark keychain on your door handle. Chevy sharking is a social media trend that has taken on a life of its own.
What’s the point of sharking?
It’s simply a fun way to spread smiles to other people.
For some, it is often an anonymous gesture, a bit sneaky and mysterious. The admirer is showing appreciation and affection for vehicles they care about. For some, it goes even deeper as a celebration of Chevy’s place in American automotive culture and history.
Many capture the moment and post it to social media. That’s another way to share the fun and build community.
What’s the proper response to being sharked?
Most owners say they are delighted to discover a colorful toy that has mysteriously appeared while they were at work or shopping. Some got a note explaining the trend and inviting them to join in. Others quickly came up to speed with a quick internet search.
Ideally the game continues. Sharking leads to more sharking as Chevy drivers decide to jump in and spread the fun.
Sometimes the admirers are caught in the act of sharking. They may share extra toy sharks with the Chevy owner or exchange stories about their vehicles. Selfies may be taken and shared.
This trend is a logical nod of approval between Chevrolet drivers. Owners and other Chevy enthusiasts enjoy a certain camaraderie already, and sharking just gives them another way to connect.
Sharks have been spotted on the sporty Chevy Trax and trendy EVs, such as the Chevy Bolt and Equinox EV. Sharking Chevys has spread to big family SUVs, such as the Traverse, Tahoe, and Suburban. Naturally it’s a trend that kids love since it embraces a sense of playfulness.
Why Sharks?
The idea for sharking may be traced to a social media group that labels itself Sharked Camaros.The 3,000-plus members have two things in common. They love Chevrolet Camaros, and they “don’t mind being sharked”. (This is important since some owners may not want anyone to touch their classic ride.)
The creator, a big Camaro fan, had been scuba diving in Florida right before she proposed the idea. She had noticed the duck, duck, Jeep trend and she wanted to go bigger. The logical animal was the shark, and her group of ladies-only Camaro owners agreed.
Like any good idea, the sharked Camaro trend proved so popular that over time it has become a sharking Chevy trend, involving the entire lineup of vehicles.
There’s more to the relationship between sharks and Chevys. The shark-shaped C-Pillar is a uniquely Chevrolet design. You may have seen it on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse or noticed it on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
The windows are separated by black pillars that fade into the background, giving the impression of a large greenhouse. In a unique twist, the C-pillar features a shark fin shape that’s the color of the car’s sheet metal. This section projects the feeling of motion and echoes the refined silhouette of the Chevy SUV.
What’s Next?
Well, you can sit back and wait for your Chevy to get sharked.
However, we recommend that you grab some sharks and get in on the action. It’s a little gesture and a lot of fun for everyone.