I Tried Icelandic Fermented Shark — Does Hakarl Really Taste That Bad?
Hakarl or Icelandic fermented shark, sometimes called the “rotten shark,” is one of the weirdest foods to try in Iceland. This traditional Icelandic fermented shark has such a wild reputation that even celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain called it “the single worst, most disgusting thing” he’s ever tried. And as soon as I heard about hakarl’s infamous reputation, I knew I had to try it for myself. I mean, could it really be as bad as everyone says?