The post features a 10-second Al-generated
reel showing people crossing a muddy-colored
river by boat when a massive whale-like
creature suddenly charges toward them at
extreme speed, striking without warning. The
first attack narrowly misses, but a second
Impact smashes the boat apart, creating
chaos as the creature disappears back into
the water. Posted on December 25, the video
has been spreading rapidly on Instagram,
shocking viewers with its missile-like motion
and sudden violence.
Though fictional, the clip draws inspiration
from real whale behavior--such as breaching,
spy-hopping, and sudden directional bursts--
where large marine mammals can accelerate
rapidly despite their size. By exaggerating
these traits, the Al video taps into deep
human fear of unseen aquatic giants, blurring
the line between real marine power and digital imagination, which is a key reason for its viral appeal.
