I got my Whitey way back when Squishable started. I am not sure if the White Shark was one of the first designs, but it definitely was one of thr earliest. Of course back then the design was less shark shaped and more rou nd. I chose it because I liked that despite this, it was still close enough to the natural shape to be adorable. Now I look at the updated design, and marvel at how far Squishables has come. Whitey is still adorable as a shark can be, but it is clear he was created earlier. Here's to many more years and Squishables!(I'll try and upload a picture, but be warned, he's well loved and looks the part - a bit rugged.