Kiss to Jump the Shark for Underwater Concert With Great Whites in South Australia

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Who knew great white sharks were rock music fans?

Kiss are taking their live show to depths even they haven’t explored before with an announcement on Thursday that they’ll perform an underwater concert off the coast of Port Lincoln, South Australia, for eight “lucky” fans — and a group of great whites.

The bizarre stunt will take the rockers literally down under as part of a promotion for Airbnb’s new Animal Experiences travel option.

Kiss and their crew will travel on Nov. 18 in separate boats off the coast of southern Australia, and while the band stays above board on one vessel, the accompanying fans will be lowered beneath the surface of the water from a second boat into a viewing submarine in an area known for shark activity, according to the Associated Press.

Blasting from underwater speakers, Kiss hits like “Hotter Than Hell” will also be enjoyed by the largest predators in the ocean. Kiss will be in full makeup and costumes for the concert, which will be at least four songs.

“I was a little taken aback by it, but they explained that sharks are attracted to low frequencies and so they’re attracted to rock ‘n’ roll,” singer and guitarist Paul Stanley told the AP. “Since we’re going to be in Australia, it gives a whole new meaning to doing a concert down under

“I’m not sure how much of us the sharks can take,” Stanley added. “I’m hoping they know ‘Rock And Roll All Nite.’”

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