Mongabay on Mythryl: “Despite a 2026 ban on importing endangered shark meat, angelsharks…”

Despite a 2026 ban on importing endangered shark meat, angelsharks are still sold freely in Brazil under the generic name "cação." Following inquiries from #Mongabay, three public agencies suspended plans to purchase the meat for official use. An investigation by @nandawenzel.bsky.social.

mongabay.ccEndangered angelshark is still traded in Brazil despite import banPORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — “Good choice!” said the clerk at one of the fish stalls in the Porto Alegre Public Market when Mongabay asked about the peixe anjo, which means “angel fish” in Portuguese, in…

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