Progress Shark, a 32-foot model of a great white wearing a rainbow leotard, is the breakout star of WorldPride in Sydney, Australia

Sun, 02/19/2023 - 11:15

People look at the model of a great white shark, which is decorated with a rainbow sleeve — The Australian Museum said it's "blown away by all of the love" being shown for Progress Shark.
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A 32-foot model of a great white shark has become the unexpected mascot of WorldPride.
It's been decked out in the colors of the Progress flag to mark WorldPride being held in Sydney.
Artist George Buchanan made the shark-sized leotard in her garage.

A 32-foot model of a great white shark clad in multicolored leotard has become the unlikely mascot of this year's WorldPride festival being held in Sydney, Australia.