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A mad scientist is using GPLv3 software to take over the world and is using it on sharks with lasers on their heads.

The situation does require a less dashing James Bond, but is not a violation of GPLv3. As it qualifies as a permitted use and is in compliance of section 2 of the GPLv3:

All rights granted under this License are granted for the term of copyright on the Program, and are irrevocable provided the stated conditions are met. This License explicitly affirms your unlimited permission to run the Program. ...

This License gives unlimited permission to privately modify and run the Program, ....

(Apologies to Linus Torvalds.)