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