Are Ping's photos the real naked guy on the shark?

1) Yes, Ping wouldn't make up a fish story just for clicks and attention. After all he has a stellar reputation to uphold as the biggest deal in town.

2) No, Ping would totally make it up. After all, he's been in a bit of a breaking news slump. His swings and misses are a funnier blooper reel than  a Seinfeld clip show.