Headington Shark, Rooftop sculpture in Headington, England
A 7.6-meter-long fiberglass shark appears to crash headfirst through the roof of a residential house at 2 New High Street.
The sculpture was installed on August 9, 1986, marking the 41st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki during World War II.
The shark sculpture represents a statement against nuclear weapons and environmental disasters, sparking discussions about public art expression in residential areas.
Visitors can photograph the sculpture from New High Street in Headington, located two miles east of Oxford city center.
Local authorities attempted to remove the shark for safety concerns and lack of building permits, but strong community support kept it in place.
Location: Oxford
Inception: August 9, 1986
Creator: John Buckley
Height: 7.6 m
Made from material: glass fiber, paint
Address: 2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford OX3 9FN OX3 7AJ
Website: https://headingtonshark.com
GPS coordinates: 51.75894,-1.21329
Latest update: May 15, 2025 11:13
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