IFAW Criticizes Jason Derulo's $15 Million Mansion Shark Tank as Social Media Clips Spark Backlash
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Updated · Complex · Jun 13
IFAW Criticizes Jason Derulo's $15 Million Mansion Shark Tank as Social Media Clips Spark Backlash
3 articles · Updated · Complex · Jun 13
Summary
IFAW rebuked Jason Derulo after clips showed a circular shark aquarium installed beneath the living room floor of his $15 million Tarzana mansion, where guests can walk over the glass tank.
April footage from tours with streamer N3ON and journalist Graham Bensinger drove the backlash after Derulo said the custom installation took significant time and money and is serviced every two days.
Christian Plowman of IFAW said showcasing sharks as a luxury home feature sets a damaging example, arguing marine animals are increasingly exploited for exotic pets and status displays despite pressure from overfishing, pollution and habitat loss.
California already bans freshwater sharks and river stingrays as pets, though residents may legally own some smaller non-endangered shark species, leaving Derulo's setup under ethical scrutiny rather than clear legal challenge.