A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Ya know, when the shark bites…

This shark tattoo was inked by James Yocum out of Black Rat Tattoo in Las Cruces, New Mexico. See the victim after the jump.
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Comments

36 responses to “Ya know, when the shark bites…”

  1. not that Jen Avatar
    not that Jen

    BME officially jumps the shark!

  2. not that Jen Avatar
    not that Jen

    BME officially jumps the shark!

  3. Stisher Avatar
    Stisher

    Ehehe funny tattoo =D

  4. Stisher Avatar
    Stisher

    Ehehe funny tattoo =D

  5. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    AWESOME!!!!

  6. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    AWESOME!!!!

  7. book Avatar

    My morning would not have been complete without this shark + top hat combination.

  8. book Avatar

    My morning would not have been complete without this shark + top hat combination.

  9. Cucuy Avatar
    Cucuy

    I used to work with James. He’s a great guy and an awesome tattoo artist. I still need to get a piece from him.

  10. Cucuy Avatar
    Cucuy

    I used to work with James. He’s a great guy and an awesome tattoo artist. I still need to get a piece from him.

  11. soberjoseph Avatar
    soberjoseph

    what does the KTD stand for

  12. soberjoseph Avatar
    soberjoseph

    what does the KTD stand for

  13. areku Avatar
    areku

    I don’t know what it is about the picture, but damn do I find it hilarious.

  14. areku Avatar
    areku

    I don’t know what it is about the picture, but damn do I find it hilarious.

  15. Thomas HJ Avatar

    NOM! I really like sharks. Especially in hats.

  16. Thomas HJ Avatar

    NOM! I really like sharks. Especially in hats.

  17. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    I think sharks would be much cheerier if they all had sporting top hats like this

  18. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    I think sharks would be much cheerier if they all had sporting top hats like this

  19. drew Avatar
    drew

    TKD? i know TCB but…im lost on this one

  20. drew Avatar
    drew

    TKD? i know TCB but…im lost on this one

  21. kate Avatar
    kate

    SPRING BREAK!!! < 3 Classy, I love the detail of its mouth

  22. kate Avatar
    kate

    SPRING BREAK!!! < 3 Classy, I love the detail of its mouth

  23. cgs2k2 Avatar
    cgs2k2

    awesome. i love this!

  24. cgs2k2 Avatar
    cgs2k2

    awesome. i love this!

  25. Magdalena Avatar

    hahaha i’m assuming that tattoo has some sort of inside joke woven into it, but even if it didnt, it would still be fuckin sweet

  26. Magdalena Avatar

    hahaha i’m assuming that tattoo has some sort of inside joke woven into it, but even if it didnt, it would still be fuckin sweet

  27. kiana! Avatar
    kiana!

    oh man, it’s james!

  28. kiana! Avatar
    kiana!

    oh man, it’s james!

  29. Katherine Avatar
    Katherine

    <– likes the ace tucked into the hatband, perhaps he is a card shark taking care of his duckets. Or just taking care of dominoes extra cheese style.

  30. Katherine Avatar
    Katherine

    <– likes the ace tucked into the hatband, perhaps he is a card shark taking care of his duckets. Or just taking care of dominoes extra cheese style.

  31. kiana! Avatar
    kiana!

    KTD = killed to death

  32. kiana! Avatar
    kiana!

    KTD = killed to death

  33. Daniel Avatar

    My last name is Yocum…I wonder if there is any relation.

  34. Daniel Avatar

    My last name is Yocum…I wonder if there is any relation.

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