Shark meat sold in Switzerland is contaminated with methylmercury

Did you know you can find shark meat on the shelves of some Swiss grocery stories? They are rarely labeled as sharks, making it difficult for customers to know what fish they're buying and eating. The Gallifrey Foundation is calling for a ban on all shark and ray products in Switzerland, especially since they are likely to contain heavy metals.

This content was published on December 17, 2025 - 11:05

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Why is endangered shark ending up on Swiss plates?

This content was published on Dec 16, 2025 New regulations have restricted the import of shark meat but it still finds its way on to Swiss plates due to mislabelling and the clandestine trade.

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