Director of Excitement

Chum is originally from Amity, NY, a town made famous by the 1975 Steven Spielberg film "Jaws." Chum's father starred in the movie and was instrumental in catching the shark. The people in Amity have always loved Chum because of his father's help saving the town. People were always coming to Chum and patting him on the back, telling stories about his father and all the sharks he helped fisherman catch. Unfortunately, Chum's father went out with some fishermen one day, but the boat never came back. To this day, no one knows what happened to Chum's father. Chum tried to follow his father's path and help Amity continue to rid itself of Sharks. He had worked on some local fishing trips to help fishermen catch sharks. Chum had a tough time watch sharks killed for no reason and had difficulty coming to grips with his role in life. He no longer felt uncomfortable with the praise and adoration he received from helping the fishermen catch sharks.

Chum no longer wanted to help fishermen catch sharks. He instead would sneak on to fishing boats at night and dump all the bait overboard. He wanted to do whatever he could to save sharks. Chum couldn't get to every fishing boat, but he did enough damage that people in town were getting very upset. One night, while Chum was wreaking havoc on the boats, he was caught red handed by Sheriff Brody of the Amity Police Department. When news broke the next morning, the townspeople were stunned. The son of a local hero known for killing sharks and keeping the beach safe was arrested. But instead of putting Chum in jail, it was decided that Chum would be banned for Amity forever.

As Chum sadly left his hometown, he had figured out what he wanted to do in life.... Save Sharks. This was his mission and he dedicated his life to it. Over the years, he lived along the Atlantic seaboard, trying to find a home to live out his dream. It was not until he had made it to Jacksonville, FL and learned about the Jacksonville Sharks Indoor Football team that he got really excited again. Sharks that played football???? He had to find out what this was about.

Chum first saw the Jacksonville Sharks in action when they hosted the Georgia Force. When a Force fan stormed the field, Chum decided to take matters in to his own hands and help security deal with the unruly fan. Chum instantly endeared himself to the home crowd. Chum was later found at the next home game against the VooDoo and was interviewed by TJ Streit, voice of the Sharks. TJ asked if Chum would be willing to join the franchise. After weeks of phone calls and emails from Finatics, the Sharks decided to contact Chum and extend a job offer. On Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Chum accepted the offer and became the Sharks' official mascot and Director of Excitement. Most recently, in July of 2017 the National Arena League awarded Chum "Best Mascot."

Assistant Director of Excitement

Finn is a native of the First Coast coming to shore out of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Finn was caught by fellow mascot Chum who was fishing during the 2014 offseason. Rather than throw him back, Chum got him a uniform and a audition with the Jacksonville Sharks indoor football team.

Finn quickly impressed the Sharks staff and under the wing of his best friend and teammate Chum, the tallest sports mascot in Jacksonville got his first start during the 2015 season. During Finn's rookie year, the Sharks went 10-8 and appeared in Arena Bowl XXVIII. Throughout Finn's career he has been crucial to the team winning multiple awards including "Best Mascot" and "Best Game Experience."

Finn's size & talent for show business is no accident, Finn's famous family is notorious for guest starring on episodes of Discovery's "Shark Week." Finn's Famous Shark family includes his father, 16 foot South African Great White Shark, Colossus and his Mother famous Ashley Grace, is quite famous visitor of the Cape Cod area appearing in several episodes of Shark Week. Chum's cousin, Sand Tiger Shark, Gus received recent facetime on Discovery's Shark Week in 2018.

Outside of indoor football, Finn enjoys being in the community, helping chum come up with ideas, and playing two fin touch football. If you would like to book Finn for an event email: chum@jaxsharks.com

Public Address Announcer

Joshua Jackson has been The Voice of the Jacksonville Sharks since the team's inception in 2010 and has been an integral part of the Sharks' gameday atmosphere. A proud Jacksonville native, Jackson's voice and exciting has earned him local and national acclaim and awards. In addition to his work behind the mic, Jackson also currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Broadcast Journalism from Florida A&M University and is also a 2001 graduate of Clay High School in Green Cove Springs.

Game Day DJ

On-Field MC

ET, or "Emcee 2 the T" is an On-Air Talent/Producer with 1010XL/92.5FM radio. He produces The Drill with Dan Hicken and Jeff Prosser from 6am-10am Monday through Friday, then transitions right into Jaguars Today with Mike Dempsey and Tony Smith from 10am till noon Monday through Friday. ET is also a content contributor for the Jacksonville Jaguars with his segment "Come On Somebody" on all Jaguars social platforms on game days. Emcee 2 the T is a retired Coast Guard Veteran, with bachelor's degrees, one in Converged Communications and the other in Sports Broadcasting. Emcee 2 the T was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Clay High School in Green Cove Springs.

You can find out more about ET on his social channels:

- Instagram: e2thet
- Twitter (X): @Iame2thet

If you would like to book ET for your event, he can be reached at nothinbutaEthang@gmail.com