Blåhaj - Wikipedia
Modeled after the blue shark and made of recycled polyester, the toy has become a globally popular internet meme since the late 2010s.
BLÅHAJ soft toy, shark, 39 ¼" - IKEA
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. …
This is how IKEA's shark toy Blåhaj became a trans Pride icon
Jul 2, 2025 · To most people, it’s a simple shark toy. But to trans people, IKEA’s Blåhaj is a symbol and signifier of the transgender community. The polyester plushie, which is available online or in store for …
What Does 'Blåhaj' Mean? The Seemingly Inexplicable Popularity Of …
Aug 10, 2023 · Here's everything you need to know about the IKEA BLÅHAJ. When Did The IKEA BLÅHAJ First Release, And When Did It First Go Viral? The IKEA BLÅHAJ was first released in early …
Why IKEA’s Plush Shark Became a Queer Icon: The Story Behind Blåhaj
Jul 4, 2025 · translating from Swedish to ‘blue shark’, blåhaj is the name of a simple soft toy shark from IKEA that has become an unlikely symbol of trans joy and community, often serving as a comfort …
How the IKEA Shark Became a Trans Icon - Newsweek
Oct 23, 2022 · Blåhaj—pronounced blaw-high—is a plush shark that has become an unexpected trans icon online. But how did this Swedish-born fish gain such popularity?
What's the Deal with Blåhaj? - by Anni Arbour
Aug 31, 2025 · Historically speaking, Blåhaj (“Blue shark” in Swedish), was not the first stuffed oceanic apex predator offered by IKEA. Circa 2006, a menacing-looking, deep-blue shark that appeared in …
BLÅHAJ: the Internet meme, the trans icon, the world’s favorite plush
Jul 19, 2023 · Blahaj is the unofficially official mascot of MIT Sport Taekwondo. But while Blahaj has achieved local celebrity status by posing in every other East Coast Taekwondo Collegiate League …
blåhaj - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Nov 1, 2025 · English Noun blåhaj (plural blåhajs or blåhaj or (rare) blåhajar) Alternative form of blahaj.
What is the lore of Blåhaj? : r/BLAHAJ - Reddit
My hajs are Kokoro the blåhaj and Sakura the smolhaj. Kokoro is a morally questionable, extremely easily bribed haj whose only interest is mackerels, a reason why he's banned from Norway and …