Sharks and rays gain landmark protections as nations move to curb international trade

International Shark Trade Restrictions Agreed

Governments have reached an agreement to ban or restrict the international trade of shark meat, fins, and other related products.

Impact and Context

This decision aims to protect vulnerable shark populations from overexploitation driven by global commerce.

• Affected products include: shark meat, fins, and other derivatives.

Source: Ars Technica | Image: Denis Oliveira / Unsplash