This Great White Shark was named after Patriots star Julian Edelman

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Julian Edelman has enjoyed an exciting and successful 2019.

The New England Patriots wide receiver won his third career Super Bowl title in February and was named the game's MVP. He released a Showtime documentary that highlighted the ups and downs of his football career. And now, he has a great white shark named after him

No, we're not kidding.

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy tagged a great white shark Tuesday and named him after the 33-year-old Patriots wideout. Check out the details in the tweet below:

It makes sense to name a reliable shark after Edelman. After all, Edelman is the most dependable wide receiver in the NFL, evidenced by his brilliant playoff career. The shark, as described above, also has returned to the area every single year since originally being tagged in 2011. Bill Belichick probably would respect this shark for taking no years off

OK, no more jokes.

This shark actually is the second marine animal named after Edelman. You might remember the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut named a rescue seal "Edelman" before releasing him back into the wild in April.

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