when did baby shark come out

The "Baby Shark" song in its most famous form was released by the South Korean company Pinkfong on June 17, 2016, with a YouTube music video that went viral worldwide. The song's dance challenge gained massive popularity starting in 2017 and led to various adaptations including a preschool animated show and a movie. The animated series "Baby Shark's Big Show!" premiered in December 2020, and "Baby Shark's Big Movie" was released on September 8, 2023, in the United States. The original song itself dates back to folk origins well before this viral version, but the Pinkfong 2016 release is the key viral milestone.