20170728-sharkrankings

Sharks are pretty popular creatures. Their reputation as powerful yet mindless eating machines has made them a popular choice in popular culture, from TV shows to movie musicals to movies to (obviously) hockey teams. They even have an entire week dedicated to them.
Currently, the only sharks that play hockey are the ones that call SAP Center home. But what if other pop culture sharks got in on the act and tried their hands, er, fins out at taking the ice? We decided to rank some of the more famous sharks in pop culture based on their theorized acumen at hockey.

10. Shark from Deep Blue Sea
This shark has all the (genetically altered) talent in the world, but is mostly a one-hit wonder, being mostly famous for the surprise death of Samuel L. Jackson's character.
9. Land Shark
While not the most physically superior shark on this list (not even being able to get through a door without someone opening it), the Land Shark's mental acumen (e.g. convincing people to open the door) makes sure that it's not bringing up the rear of this list.
8. Jabberjaw
Jabberjaw solves mysteries \and\ plays the drums in a band. Is there anything this shark can't do? Well, maybe not hockey, but this Scooby-Doo knockoff is still pretty cool.
7. Sharks from West Side Story
We know these Sharks can work as a team together, but not sure if they can translate aggressive snapping to an aggressive forecheck.
6. Sharks With Frickin Lasers On Their Heads (Austin Powers)
They're sharks. With frickin lasers attached to their heads. And as of now, there's no specific rule against lasers (we checked the NHL rulebook).
5. Jaws
The pop culture shark to end all pop culture sharks, the only reason this blood-thirsty competitor isn't higher is the slight problem of (SPOILER ALERT FOR A MOVIE RELEASED IN 1975!) the shark getting blown up at the end.
4. Street Sharks

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They know how to use hockey sticks and they're cool 90s dudes who work together to battle the forces of evil, which should help on the ice.
3. Left Shark
On one hand, Left Shark has an advantage in that it has two feet to stand on. On the other hand, Left Shark is notoriously uncoordinated.
2. Sharknado

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Sharknado isn't just one shark - it's many sharks, all in a giant Los Angeles-destroying tornado. That's pretty intimidating, even if it'd be hard for them to actually play hockey. Points are only taken off because Tara Reid and Ian Ziering of all people managed to stop it.
1. Bruce from Finding Nemo
This is a shark that knows how to control himself and make the best use of his giant body. But if there's blood in the water, watch out: Bruce has an attack mode that rivals Angry Jumbo.