Protected sand tiger sharks from Delaware Bay legally exported to foreign aquariums
Protected sand tiger sharks from Delaware Bay are being legally caught and sold to foreign aquariums despite being prohibited for recreational anglers, a new study shows. Between 2018 and 2024, 80 sharks were collected from US waters, with most sent to China, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Thailand.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 09:40 UTC
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