We all know Shaq as the unstoppable giant — NBA legend, larger-than-life personality, and the guy who laughs at everything.
But even the biggest man in the room can get scared sometimes.
In a now-viral clip, Shaq opens up about two insane moments that left him genuinely shaken — and honestly, they’re not what you’d expect.
1. The Shark Encounter 🦈
On a TV stunt gone wrong (or way too real), Shaq got into a tank with what he thought was a “safe” shark experience. Midway through filming, a shark broke through the divider — and Shaq’s face said it all:
“I’m done. I’m gone. I can’t outswim that.”
For the first time ever, the man built like a tank looked… terrified.
2. The Helicopter Incident 🚁
In another story, Shaq reveals he once boarded a sketchy helicopter ride in a foreign country that had him praying mid-air.
The turbulence? Violent. The pilot? Barely communicating.
“I legit thought that was it,” Shaq said. “I was making peace with everything.”
Fans are loving the honesty, and it’s a wild reminder that fear doesn’t care about your size, your status, or your slam dunk record.
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