It was originally commissioned in 1991 by Charles Saatchi, who sold it in 2004 to Steven A. Cohen for an undisclosed amount, widely reported to have been at least $8 million. However, the title of Don Thompson's book, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art, suggests a higher figure.
Charles Saatchi commissioned this item in 1991 and sold it to Steven A. Cohen in 2004 for an undisclosed amount, widely believed to be at least $8 million. However, the title of Don Thompson's book, "The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art," suggests a higher price.