The consumption of shark meat in the Amazon region and its implications for human health and the marine ecosystem.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129132
Abstract: Here, we evaluated the levels of As, Hg, Pb, and Cd in shark meat sold along the Amazon Coast of Brazil and used nitrogen stable isotope values to determine trophic position and to assess element… read more here.
Keywords: shark meat; consumption; consumption shark; region ... See more keywords
The associations between blood mercury levels and shark meat intake among workers in Gyeongsangbuk-do
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DOI: 10.1186/s40557-017-0185-9
Abstract: BackgroundShark meat is used as sacrificial food in Gyeongsangbuk-do, and is a major source of dietary mercury. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of shark meat intake or the ritual of Jesa on blood… read more here.
Keywords: shark meat; meat intake; blood mercury; mercury ... See more keywords
Attitudes and misconceptions towards sharks and shark meat consumption along the Peruvian coast
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202971
Abstract: Misconceptions, lack of knowledge, and negative attitudes towards sharks act as barriers preventing actions required to tackle threats to shark populations, limiting the success of global shark conservation initiatives. Peru, a major player for the… read more here.
Keywords: shark meat; meat consumption; towards sharks;
Determining the Authenticity of Shark Meat Products by DNA Sequencing
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DOI: 10.3390/foods9091194
Abstract: Given that the global shark meat market is poised to grow in future years, the aim of this study was to use DNA sequencing of the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit… read more here.
Keywords: order; dna sequencing; shark; shark meat ... See more keywords