# Hybrid Animal Talismans Hip Shark Necklace Has a Hipposhark Eating a Lady By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-shark-necklace References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/26761/) & [verameat](http://www.verameat.com/product/hip-shark) Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, and by water I mean parties filled with hipsters, here comes the necklace version of the [Three Wolf Shirt](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-wolf-moon-t-shirt). The Hip Shark necklace is an ingenious piece of jewelry that everyone will be talking about. It has the body of a [shark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance) and the head of a [hippo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-collectible) that is eating the torso of a woman wearing a fur mini dress. And it is only a pendant! Totally unique, the Hip Shark necklace will make all the other people wearing fake glasses jealous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Animal Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique pieces by combining different animal features. - **Statement Necklaces:** Growing demand for bold and attention-grabbing necklaces that stand out from the crowd. - **Controversial Fashion Accessories:** Market opportunity for edgy and provocative fashion accessories that spark conversations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Design:** Innovative jewelry designers can explore unconventional combinations to create distinctive pieces. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can cater to the demand for bold and unique accessories. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can push boundaries with controversial and thought-provoking accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Ancient Coin-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Opulent Oceanic Marquetry Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe.md) - [Digital NFT Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avalanche.md) - [Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisty-petz.md) - [Mythically Designed Luxe Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-titan.md) - [Filmic Shark Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance.md)