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New rules to save Pacific sharks

Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

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New rules to save Pacific sharks
Mobula ray gill plates are highly prized for Asian medicine and can fetch up to US$250 a kilo. This close-up view exaggerates the size of the ray, which is known for its ability to “fly” for short distances above the sea. 16090923

SHARKS and rays are to be put forward by Pacific Island nations as marine species to be listed among those that cannot be sold or traded.

SHARKS and rays are to be put forward by Pacific Island nations as marine species to be listed among those that cannot be sold or traded.


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