Dead shark is found in NYC subway car

The conductor asked passengers to leave the car and closed it off. The train continued to the end of the line and then a supervisor placed the shark in a garbage bag and put it in the trash.

Photos on the blog Gothamist depict the shark on the subway. It appears to be about four feet (1,2 metres) long and has a cigarette in its mouth, with a fare card and Red Bull can nearby.

Transit officials say they are aware of the photos but are making no effort to find the person who posted them. The transit authority says it has "better things to do".

-Sapa