Scientists have discovered a link between ice cream sales and shark attacks.

The video likely worked due to its humorous and relatable take on correlation vs. causation, using a common logical fallacy in a lighthearted way. The visual of a graph overlaid on a scenic background adds to its shareability.

The video presents a graph showing a correlation between ice cream sales and shark attacks, humorously suggesting that due to a lack of critical thinking, the creator will stop buying ice cream at the beach to protect themselves from sharks. The visual is a talking head format with the graph overlaid.