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Shark Conservation and Overfishing

Modern fishing practices pose threats to the survival of sharks. More than 100 nations fish for shark, often without restrictions. Because sharks produce few young each year and are slow to reach reproductive maturity, they can't withstand the growing pressure of the global fishing fleet.

Your consumer choices are the key to a future where healthy oceans are rich with sharks and other wildlife. Avoid shark products and make smart food choices by using our Seafood Watch pocket guides.


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