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  • fermented shark is an Icelandic delicacy, but it would kill you if you ate it raw.

  • The Greenland shark is the most toxic shark in the world.

  • The chemicals that help it survive deep underwater can cause blindness and death if consumed by humans to make it edible, the meat must be fermented and cured in a process that takes six months.

  • Firstly, it's stored in wooden crates inside a shipping container.

  • During this stage, ammonia rich water will leave the meat once enough liquid has left the shark.

  • It is hung outside to dry for a further six months to improve the texture.

  • Once the texture is right, the shark can be sliced and eaten.

fermented shark is an Icelandic delicacy, but it would kill you if you ate it raw.

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