The Colosseum is still a dominant fixture in the Roman cityscape. It was named one of the New Wonders of the World in 2007.

However, Scott has vocally pushed back against the idea that he invented the idea of water battles in the Colosseum. “You’re dead wrong,” the 86-year-old told an interviewer from Collider.

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Areas, including the Colosseum, were flooded with water for staged fights. These mock naval battles, known as naumachia, began during Julius Caesar's rule in Rome.