THIS optical illusion has baffled even the craziest puzzle fans.
You might only have 20/20 vision if you can spot a shark in this seemingly calm image of the sea.
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Can you spot a camouflaged shark hiding somewhere in the sea? Credit: Facebook
Yes, there really is a shark in there.
For the puzzle geeks among you, there’s an extra catch: you have to try to find the shark within 11 seconds.
So, grab the timer, set it to 11 seconds and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it may seem like a simple picture, this is no easy feat and 99 percent of people fail to find a shark.
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Facebook user Linton Allen shared the image on Facebook after realizing that a sinister being was lurking beneath the surface.
If you look carefully, you might be able to spot it too.
Optical illusions are deliberately designed to deceive our vision and can be used as simple indicators of intelligence.
Advantages of optical illusions
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to optical illusions.
They are not only entertaining, but shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
By giving your brain a little exercise on a regular basis, you improve your ability to focus and observe details.
Studies have shown that people who regularly face optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
Improved concentration and attention span, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that looking at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
The image was shared on the Dorsal Perth Shark Reports page and several followers took the opportunity to try the optical illusion.
One user commented: “It’s too close to the coast for my taste!”
Another added: “Looks like a toona (sic) fish.”
While the third simply said, “Shush!”
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Have you found a shark yet?
If you need help, try breaking the image into several parts. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
Or, if this puzzle seems too easy, try some of our other brain teasers.
Can you find all four animals lurking on the shore in this picture?
The catch is that you only have five seconds to find them all.
It is considered so difficult that only two per cent of Britons can complete it in time.
What about this picture of red cars in a row?
Observers are told they have an incredibly high IQ if they can find an unusual car in just 10 seconds.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles at the end of this article for you.
But have you found the cunning shark yet?
If you can’t find it within 11 seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
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Were you able to find it within 11 seconds? Credit: Facebook
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Categories: Optical Illusion
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