Jason Derulo slammed by critics after keeping shark in 'cruel' living room tank
Jason Derulo has been criticised after a video showed him keeping a shark in a tank in his living room.
The American singer recently guided a YouTuber around his home and was proud to show off a particular part of his floor that had a tank of water set into it.
He showed the YouTuber N3ON through his living room and the shark tank, pointing out a particular animal and saying 'I just got this one yesterday'.
"I didn't name him yet. I usually let my son do all the naming," Derulo explained as he went on to say how he'd got the water feature into his home.
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"It took a lot, but basically I got up somebody that makes pools to do the the shell of it.
"Then I had the aquarium people put it all together. But then I had a different floor that didn't show the sharks good enough, so then I decided to do white.
"So that you can see, you know what I'm saying? Like anytime you can see. But it's a whole spectacle to like feed them and stuff.
"They come like every two days to make sure it's super clean because it takes a lot. There's like a certain level of oxygen, certain level of salt."
Explaining that the whole thing had been his idea, Derulo has been criticised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for having a shark tank.
Christian Plowman of the IFAW told the Mirror he didn't approve of the shark tank, saying: "Normalising the ownership of sharks in a domestic tank sends a damaging message to audiences around the world.
"Sharks are facing severe pressures - threatened by overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction, with many species now considered endangered. They play a critical role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems.
"The recent seizure of more than 700 trafficked marine animals in Argentina is a stark reminder that the illegal ‘exotic’ pet trade extends far beyond the species most people think of.
"Sharks, rays and other marine animals are increasingly being targeted to satisfy demand for home aquariums and luxury displays.
"When celebrities and influencers with millions of followers treat wild animals as interior design features, the consequences reach far beyond their living rooms.
"IFAW urges the public not to like, share or engage with content that normalises the keeping of wild animals as pets. Every interaction feeds the algorithm - and ultimately, the trade."
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Joe Harker