Answer: It certainly seems that way, yes.
Let us explore this trend in depth — no pun intended.
EXHIBIT A
Name: Katy Perry
Occupation: Winky face emoji come to life
Shark exposure: Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show
Shark in question:
EXHIBIT B
Name: Rihanna
Occupation: Indie folk-pop singer-songwriter
Shark exposure: March 2015 issue of Harper’s Bazaar
Shark in question:
PROBABLE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Name: Britney Spears
Occupation: Living Legend
Shark exposure: 2013’s “Work Bitch”
Shark(s) in question:
Forward thinking. Game changing.
The enduring impact of Britney Jean.
2015: THE YEAR OF SHARKPOP.