Why A Dead Shark Costs $12 Million

Planet Money : #189: Why A Dead Shark Costs $12 Million Image
Planet Money : #189: Why A Dead Shark Costs $12 Million Image

Why A Dead Shark Costs $12 Million

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Today’s show is about the fickle market for art. What makes a dead shark cost $12 million, and a photo of steel wool that looks like a tornado cost only $1,265?