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Is shark halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Shark is halal in the Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools and debated in the Ja'fari school.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat shark?” · “Is shark haram?” · “Is shark halal in the Hanafi school?”

Ruling by school of thought

School of thoughtRuling
HanafiHalal
Shafi'iHalal
MalikiHalal
HanbaliHalal
Ja'fari (Shia)Scholars differ

Sunni schools treat shark as a fish and permit it. Ja'fari scholars differ, since the rule depends on whether it has scales.

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