{"id":2457498,"date":"2026-06-13T05:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T05:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2457498"},"modified":"2026-06-13T05:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T05:34:04","slug":"jason-derulo-faces-backlash-over-1m-shark-tank-in-his-california-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jason-derulo-faces-backlash-over-1m-shark-tank-in-his-california-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Derulo faces backlash over $1M shark tank in his California home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jason Derulo is facing backlash from an animal welfare group after he showed off a $1 million shark-and-stingray tank installed in his home.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cWhatcha Say\u201d singer, 36, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Or_EMwfr8U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gave YouTuber N3on a tour<\/a> of his $15 million property in Tarzana, Calif., in April, revealing a custom-built aquarium embedded beneath his living room floor.<\/p>\n<p>The circular tank is covered with glass, allowing guests to walk above the animals as they swim below.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Jason Derulo is facing backlash after showing off a $1M shark and stingray tank inside his California home. <span class=\"credit\">tbclipdit\/TikTok<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the home tour, Derulo said creating the tank \u201ctook a lot\u201d of time and money.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBasically, I got someone who makes pools to do the shell of it, and then I had the aquarium people put it all together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThen I had a different floor that didn\u2019t show the sharks well enough, so I decided to go for white [background].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The singer also said an aquarium team visits his home every two days to monitor the water and clean the tank.<\/p>\n<p>However, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) accused DeRulo of setting a \u201cbad example\u201d after clips from the tour <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tbclipdit\/video\/7633636173159746829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spread on TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The International Fund for Animal Welfare said Derulo set a \u201cbad example\u201d by normalizing the ownership of wild animals. <span class=\"credit\">tbclipdit\/TikTok<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSharks are facing severe pressures \u2014 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/11\/29\/world-news\/governments-endorse-protecting-sharks-amid-overfishing-worries\/\">threatened by overfishing<\/a>, pollution and habitat destruction, with many species now considered endangered,\u201d Christian Plowman, Program Manager, Wildlife Cybercrime at IFAW, said in a statement <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/jason-derulo-home-shark-tank-37277807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported by The Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey 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 \u2018exotic\u2019 pet trade extends far beyond the species most people think of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSharks, rays and other marine animals are increasingly being targeted to satisfy demand for home aquariums and luxury displays.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Derulo has said the custom-built tank is maintained by a professional aquarium team that visits every two days. <span class=\"credit\">Brett D. Cove \/ SplashNews.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Plowman also criticized celebrity displays of exotic animals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor some, these animals have become the ultimate status symbol,\u201d he said. \u201cSinger Jason Derulo recently showcased a home shark tank. When celebrities and influencers with millions of followers treat wild animals as interior design features, the consequences reach far beyond their living rooms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNormalizing the ownership of sharks in a domestic tank sends a damaging message to audiences around the world. If Derulo genuinely cares about these animals, he could use his platform as a powerful force for good.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>IFAW said Jason Derulo could use his platform to educate instead of showcasing wild animals in a home tank. <span class=\"credit\">David Fisher\/Shutterstock for Global<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He added that the singer could instead help educate the public and \u201cchallenge misconceptions\u201d about marine wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHelp turn the tide on a trade that is pushing some of the world\u2019s most remarkable marine species closer to extinction,\u201d Plowman said. \u201cRight now, he is setting a bad example.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a message directed at the public, he added: \u201cIFAW urges the public not to like, share or engage with content that normalizes the keeping of wild animals as pets. Every interaction feeds the algorithm \u2014 and ultimately, the trade.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSharks and other wild animals are not accessories. They are not floor displays. They are not pets.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Derulo previously celebrated his son\u2019s 2nd birthday with a shark-themed party, including a \u201cBaby Shark\u201d cake. <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Social media users also blasted Derulo with one writing, \u201cThat\u2019s cruel,\u201d while another commented, \u201cYeah, being rich is depressing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Keeping some smaller, non-endangered shark species in home aquariums is legal in California, though animal welfare groups have long opposed the practice.<\/p>\n<p>Derulo\u2019s fascination with sharks isn\u2019t new.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, he <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2023\/06\/23\/jason-derulo-dropped-30k-on-his-sons-2nd-birthday-bash\/\">spent roughly $30,000 on a shark-themed 2nd birthday party<\/a> for his son Jason King, complete with a \u201cBaby Shark\u201d cake and sparklers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jason Derulo is facing backlash from an animal welfare group after he showed off a $1 million shark-and-stingray tank installed in his home. The \u201cWhatcha Say\u201d singer, 36, gave YouTuber N3on a tour of his $15 million property in Tarzana, Calif., in April, revealing a custom-built aquarium embedded beneath his living room floor. 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