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Cookiecutter shark video passes 24 million views
The viral video shows a small cookiecutter shark taking a round bite from a whale, currently trending at number one on YouTube's U.S. chart—apparently perfect guest etiquette.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on #TrendingPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by YouTube (Zack D. Films): “YouTube video shows how cookiecutter sharks bite whales”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8:04 AM ET on #Trending, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
- Topics: YouTube.
- BBN covered this story before: YouTube analysis video about hidden details in Tomorrowland (2015) (October 11).
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- YouTube (Zack D. Films)YouTube video shows how cookiecutter sharks bite whales
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe cookiecutter shark video is up to twenty-four million views, still number one on YouTube's U.S. trending chart.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's a small shark, taking a round bite out of a whale.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA neat round bite. No mess, no crumbs. As a host, I'd give that guest four stars.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFour?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt did take something home without asking. Fine. Three.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd go five. It's the size of a baguette and it picks a whale. That's ambition, and I love it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFive from you? Then I'm saying five and a thank-you card. The whale deserves a hostess gift.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHashtag Baguette.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDr. Byte, can the whale be reached for comment? I want its review.
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