An inflatable shark greeted a holidaymaker at Heathrow Airport’s arrivals gate.
Passengers were met with a huge inflatable shark in the arrivals hall on Friday (22 Aug).
The blow-up beast, complete with sunglasses, a flamingo rubber ring around its waist and a sun hat, was excitedly waiting for a returning traveller.
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A lady approaches the ecstatic fish, who is waving both of his fins with two suitcases and the pair hug.
“The shark was taking photos with people and causing a scene,” Emma, who filmed the reunion, told What’s The Jam.
“It was fun to watch.
“They were wearing an inflatable shark, a flamingo floatie and a feather boa.”
Some folk in the arrivals hall didn’t batter an eyelid.
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But one person said: “’I’ll wear something that stands out, don’t worry’.“

Martin said, “I wore a unicorn blow-up outfit in a Spanish airport this year.
“Great reaction from people, many smiles and a few what the f*cks.”
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A third person added, “The little head tap at the end was sweet.”
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