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Shark Meat Mislabeling: 93% Wrongly Identified, Safety Risks Rise

9/17/2025

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A University of North Carolina study found significant mislabeling of shark meat in U.S. markets.
Of 29 samples analyzed, 93% were ambiguously labeled, including meat from 11 species, such as endangered great and scalloped hammerheads.
Shark meat prices reached as low as $2.99 per pound, raising safety concerns due to high mercury levels.
The study advocates for species-specific labeling to enhance consumer protection and conservation efforts.
It calls for stricter regulations on seafood labeling practices.

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Story summary

A University of North Carolina study found significant mislabeling of shark meat in U.S. markets.
Of 29 samples analyzed, 93% were ambiguously labeled, including meat from 11 species, such as endangered great and scalloped hammerheads.
Shark meat prices reached as low as $2.99 per pound, raising safety concerns due to high mercury levels.
The study advocates for species-specific labeling to enhance consumer protection and conservation efforts.
It calls for stricter regulations on seafood labeling practices.