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Fish maw trade emerging as major threat to elasmobranchs via bycatch

Fish maw trade emerging as major threat to elasmobranchs via bycatch

Article highlights fish maw trade as a direct parallel to shark fin trade, impacting sawfish, sharks, and rays as bycatch. Provides concrete data and expert quotes, reinforcing the need for CITES action to regulate this trade. First seen today. Today's CITES workshop article further underscores the importance of trade regulation enforcement.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026