Illegal Trade Threat To Shark Species

Category : Wildlife | Location : Maharashtra  | Posted on 2024-03-15 05:35:47

Nagpur: A new analysis by TRAFFIC (Trade Records Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce) and WWF-India finds that almost 16,000kg shark fins were seized in India from January 2010 to December 2022. The fins constituted over 80% of the seizures of shark-derived products. Significant volumes of shark cartilage and teeth were also seized.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/illegal-shark-trade-threatens-conservation-efforts-16000kg-shark-fins-seized/articleshowprint/108506022.cms