World Deep diving into Israel’s mermaid community, inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ April 16, 2019April 16, 2019Oded Balilty and Isabel Debre, Associated PressComments Off on Deep diving into Israel’s mermaid community, inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ As a 'full-time mermaid,' Shir Katzenell sells brightly-colored tails, some with $800 price tags, and teaches people the skill of swimming in them.