Infamous trophy hunter Jimmy John Liautaud denies claims he’s the naked man in the bizarre ‘humping the shark’ photo
But people point out there are many similarities between the angler in the disturbing image and the US restaurant mogul
NOTORIOUS trophy hunter Jimmy John Liautaud has denied claims he's the naked man in the infamous "humping the shark" photo.
The sandwich mogul emerged as the prime suspect after social media users posted chilling photographs of his kills as evidence he was capable of such a sick stunt.
They say not only does the man in the disturbing image look just like self-confessed fishing fan Jimmy - he even has his trademark toothy grin.
His sickening hobby has prompted several campaigns to shun his business and the hashtag #BoycottJimmyJohns was enjoying a resurgence today as suspicion grows he is the man in the shot.
After years of posing with dead elephants, rhinos and bears, the multi-millionaire - who owns restaurant chain Jimmy John's - distanced himself from the sport in 2015.
He told the : “I don’t hunt big African game anymore”.
And yesterday the sandwich mogul issued a denial through a spokesman, who claimed the man in the photo was “definitely not” his boss.
But that has not convinced many on social media who continue to have Jimmy in their sights.
Linda McLain tweeted:"I wouldn't eat at Jimmy Johns if it was free now."
Michelle Trump added: "He's definitely got small man syndrome. Not cool."
Vanambb wrote: "Definitely going to boycott Jimmy Johns now."
Jimmy is an American restaurateur who has a net worth of $200million (£155million).
He was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
After barely graduating from high school, his father gave him an ultimatum - start a business or go into the military.
By 2002 Jimmy John's had more than 200 restaurants across the USA.
Yesterday animal rights campaigners launched their own hunt -to name and shame the shark humper.
They say the weird pose is "disrespectful" to the shark - and are demanding the man is named and shamed for his "humiliating" behaviour.
“That’s disrespectful to the shark,” said Marie Levine, executive director of the .
TV conservationist Anneka Svenska urged her followers to find and identify the man, writing on Twitter: "Where is the humour in humiliating slaughtered animals?"