The term 'Shark Fighters' refers to the United States Navy's VF-84, a fighter squadron that was active from 1945 to 1995. The squadron was nicknamed the 'Jolly Rogers' and was known for its distinctive shark-face insignia. The squadron flew a variety of aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II, F-14 Tomcat, and F/A-18 Hornet. During its 50-year history, the squadron participated in numerous operations, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.