**Washington D.C. –** Chaos erupted aboard the United States Navy’s flagship, the ‘Leviathan’, earlier this evening as a previously unrecorded and unprecedented swarm of sharks breached the ship’s central control room. Initial reports indicate a coordinated attack by an estimated 300-400 sharks, primarily Great Whites, resulting in significant damage and casualties. The incident, which began at approximately 19:47 Eastern Time, has triggered a full-scale naval response and prompted a reassessment of ongoing operations in the Atlantic.

The attack began with a sudden and violent surge of water near the ‘Leviathan’’s port side. Witnesses inside the control room described a scene of utter pandemonium as the sharks, moving with unsettling coordination, smashed through reinforced windows and flooded the room. “It wasn’t just a few, you understand?” stated Petty Officer First Class Marcus Bellweather, a sonar technician who sustained minor lacerations. “They moved like… like they were *hunting*. Like they knew exactly where to go. It was terrifying.”

Preliminary investigations suggest the sharks’ behavior may be linked to a newly discovered geothermal vent system beneath the Atlantic seabed. Experts speculate that the vent’s unusual chemical composition – specifically, elevated levels of methane – may have attracted the sharks, triggering a feeding frenzy unlike anything previously observed. Rear Admiral Evelyn Hayes, the ‘Leviathan’s’ commanding officer, addressed the situation via secure comms. “We are utilizing all available countermeasures, including sonic deterrents and specialized weaponry,” she stated. “However, the sheer number of animals involved presents a formidable challenge.”

The extent of the damage to the control room is currently unknown, but communications are severely disrupted. Several key systems, including navigation and radar, are offline. The ‘Leviathan’ is currently maneuvering to a more defensible position, utilizing its remaining surface capabilities. The event has raised serious concerns about the potential for similar incidents in other naval deployments operating in the Atlantic. Military analysts are urging a rapid investigation into the anomaly beneath the ocean floor, fearing a possible escalation of this extraordinary and potentially dangerous phenomenon. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as they become available.