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A shark fin sticks out of the ice at a fish market.
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enginakyurt11 via iStock
Small and easily stored, shark fins can be far more valuable than the rest of the animal’s carcass.

Combining fishing regulations and trade data reveals the complex global market for shark products

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Promise and Peril

Anchors Aweigh
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Beachgoers enjoy the shoreline at Rio Del Mar, Santa Cruz County
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Charles Lester
Beachgoers enjoy the shoreline in front of coastal development at Rio Del Mar, Santa Cruz County. A seawall protects the first row of houses from the rising sea.

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