# Shark-Inspired Sushi Servers The Great White Shark Sushi Plate Will Scare Users By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-plate References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/01/Shark-Sushi-Plate) & [aviceramics.deviantart](http://aviceramics.deviantart.com/art/Shark-Sushi-Plate-2-351577331) A sushi plate simply doesn't come any more terrifyingly awesome than this. This great white sushi plate, created by deviantART user Aviceramics, has you dipping your delicious sushi right into the mouth of the beast. In this case, diners will fill the shark's mouth with [soy sauce or other sushi-appropriate condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging). It's a good thing that sushi is eaten with chopsticks, because I sure wouldn't want to stick my fingers in there. I don't care that it's made out of motionless ceramics, those jaws of death look like they'd snap shut at any moment, especially since you're dipping fish food into it as you eat. If you want a sushi plate that will make you afraid to go into the water afterwards, this is the product for you. You shouldn't go swimming after a big meal anyway, so why not enforce that rule with a little [shark fin fear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shark-inspired Tableware:** Opportunity for creating more shark-inspired tableware designs to add a unique and thrilling dining experience. - **Interactive Dining Experiences:** Innovation opportunities to develop interactive dining experiences that engage all the senses and heighten the overall enjoyment of the meal. - **Novelty Serveware:** Potential for creating more novelty serveware that combines functionality with a touch of humor or surprise to enhance the dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the hospitality and food service industry to create unique dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on customers. - **Home Decor and Giftware:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor and giftware industry to offer customers unique and conversation-starting products like the shark-inspired sushi plate. - **Ceramics and Tableware Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunities in the ceramics and tableware manufacturing industry to create novelty and themed serveware that adds an element of fun and excitement to dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md) - [Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set.md) - [At-Home Omakase Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Tinned Fish Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish-board.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Car-Inspired Sleek Sushi Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md)