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Fortnite is celebrating 'Shark Week' because why the fin not?

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Alison Foreman

on July 23, 2018

Fortnite is celebrating 'Shark Week' because why the fin not?

THE NEPTUNE ISLANDS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA - JUNE 2014: A great white shark heads towards the camera, just below the surface of the water, taken at The Neptune Islands, South Australia, June 2014. THE infamous great white shark has been stigmatised as a bloodthirsty killer for decades but many enthusiasts are trying to finally rid of this misconception. As the largest predatory fish on Earth, great white sharks can grow to an average of 15 ft in length, though individuals exceeding 20 ft have been recorded. With abilities to detect one drop of blood in 100 litres, its clear to see why film directors have used this enormous fish as a vicious predator in Hollywood blockbusters. Wildlife and nature photographer, Brad Leue, was undeterred by the great whites false reputation, and jumped at the chance to dive with them off The Neptune Islands, South Australia. PHOTOGRAPH BY Brad Leue / Barcroft Images London-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:[email protected] - New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:[email protected] - New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:[email protected] www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Brad Leue / Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Credit: Barcroft Media via Getty Images

Holy mackerel! Everyone's favorite summer obsessions are colliding. (No, not Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Hereditary. But, I'm here for that too.)

In honor of Discovery's annual ode to aquatic nightmares, Fortnite is providing players with new Shark Week-themed items and a fishing-inspired emote.

Prior to Shark Week's Sunday premiere, Epic Games promoted the new features on Twitter. And they're pretty much the most Fortnite things ever.

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The update offers three oceanic costumes and a harvesting tool. Available through the in-game store, the outfits include "Chomp Sr." and "Shark Fin" for 2,000 V-Bucks each, as well as "Snorkel Ops" priced at 1,200 V-Bucks. The "Chomp Jr." harvesting tool is available for 1,500 V-Bucks.

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Sadly, as per usual, the new skin options do not come with any explicit game advantages.

The new emote is super goofy (and looks a lot like my dad at weddings), but may be a pretty cute addition to your avatar's personality. "On the Hook" is available for 500 V-Bucks.

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Discovery's Shark Week runs July 22 to July 30 and features plenty of special guests this time around—including professional badass Ronda Rousey and the (totally on-brand) cast of ABC's Shark Tank.

So get ready to flop on your couch with your iPhone or Nintendo Switch in hand. Cause this week is going to be jaw-some.

Topics Fortnite Gaming

Alison Foreman

Alison Foreman is one heck of a gal. She's also a writer in Los Angeles, who used to cover movies, TV, video games, and the internet for Mashable. @alfaforeman