What is what does it mean to shank someone?

Shanking someone refers to stabbing them with a sharp object. This object is often improvised, like a sharpened piece of metal, plastic, or even bone. The act itself is a form of violence and attempted assault.

The term is strongly associated with prison culture, where manufactured weapons are prohibited. Because of this, it is very dangerous to use a shank, or be on the receiving end of a shank attack.

• Violence

• Prison