May 31, 2024 · IKEA's shark toy Blahaj is a renowned trans Pride icon, but where did its reputation come from and why was it adopted by the community?

Blåhaj (stylised BLÅHAJ, Swedish pronunciation: [ˈblôːhaj] ⓘ, lit. 'blue shark'; colloquially anglicised as / ˈblɑːhɑːʒ /, / ˈblɑːhɑː / or / ˈbloʊhaɪ /) is a plush toy manufactured and sold by the Swedish company IKEA.

BLÅHAJ soft toy, shark, 39 ¼" Big and safe to have by your side if you want to discover the world below the surface of the ocean. The blue shark can swim very far, dive really deep and hear noises from almost 250 meters away.

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Oct 23, 2022 · IKEA stuffed shark BLÅHAJ in front of an inset of the transgender flag, a symbol of the transgender community. The toy has become an unexpected "trans icon" thanks to online popularity.

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Jan 18, 2023 · Blåhaj, the cuddly plush shark beloved by all but especially embraced by trans people, is now an officially endorsed trans icon. Blåhaj was first released by IKEA in 2014, as part of its line of...

BLÅHAJ soft toy, shark, 100 cm Big and safe to have by your side if you want to discover the world below the surface of the ocean. The blue shark can swim very far, dive really deep and hear noises from almost 250 metres away.

Aug 10, 2023 · The IKEA BLÅHAJ was first released in early 2014 and marketed as a children's plushie. Initial photos of the shark showed it staged alongside a young child, with close-ups of the plushie showing its blue, white, and pink color scheme and its protruding shark teeth.