Science·The Guardian·1h agoUnited States
Delaware Bay's Sand Tiger Shark Loophole
80 Protected Sharks Taken for Global Aquariums Since 2018
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A regulatory loophole allows private firms to legally collect protected sand tiger sharks from Delaware Bay for the global aquarium trade, with 80 sharks taken between 2018 and 2024, mostly shipped to China and the UAE.
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sand tiger sharksDelaware Bayaquarium tradeconservation loopholewildlife regulation
