Jason Derulo faces backlash after revealing shark tank in home tour

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJason Derulo has faced criticism from an animal welfare organization and online users after revealing an at-home shark and stingray tank in his $15 million Tarzana, California home. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) condemned the tank, stating it normalizes the ownership of wild animals and sends a damaging message, especially as sharks face severe pressures in the wild. IFAW's Christian Plowman emphasized that sharks are increasingly becoming a status symbol among the wealthy, and celebrity displays have far-reaching consequences beyond their homes. Online critics also labeled the enclosure as "cruel" and too small for the animals, advocating for their release. While legal to keep certain smaller, non-endangered shark species in California with properly sized aquariums, animal campaigners often argue that the practice remains unethical. In fullJason Derulo faces criticism over ‘cruel’ underground shark tank in his California mansionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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