5 Weirdest Most Hated Foods Around The World

5. Hákarl – The Fermented Shark That Could Kill You

Iceland’s national dish is fermented shark — and it’s as terrifying as it sounds. The meat is buried in the ground for months to ferment, then hung to dry, resulting in a strong ammonia smell and a taste that’s been described as “chewing on a urine-soaked mattress.” First-time eaters are advised to hold their noses. Some have called it the worst thing they’ve ever eaten. Why Iceland? Who knows — but at least they’re honest about how awful it is.