Katy Perry has paid tribute to her Super Bowl sidekick Left Shark after being nominated for an Emmy.

The singer performed the iconic half-time slot at the sporting event on February 1.

The show has now been nominated for an Emmy award in the Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program category.

The performance received huge attention online for one of her dancers, who was dressed as a shark, seemingly doing his own thing.

Speaking on Twitter after learning of the nomination, Perry said:

"Um...Woke up to my first Emmy nomination for the Halftime show!!!

"V proud of everyone involved especially #leftshark."

Other nominees in the category include Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis: Brad Pitt and Key & Peele Presents Van And Mike: The Ascension.

This year's Emmy Awards will take place on September 20.

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Watch Perry at the Super Bowl below: