Japanese sushi lovers eat whale and other types of exotic, sometimes endangered ocean animals and fish. http://current.com/items/89506239_whale-sushi-expensive-tastes-good-and-... Eating these protected species is prohibited in many other countries.

A restaurant in Santa Monica, CA was caught serving Sei whale sushi by a group of environmental filmmakers who were in town for the 2010 Academy Awards. The restaurant has admitted its wrongdoing, but could face up to $200,000 in fines.