Shark and ray meat sold in Singapore markets as seafood despite permit rules, raising conservation concerns

SINGAPORE: Sharks that require permits to trade are allegedly being sold in some of Singapore’s wet markets. Photos obtained by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) published on Feb 23 showed protected species, such as the Blacktip reef shark, on sale at Tekka Market. International trade records indicate that no commercial permits have ever been issued for the […] This article ( Shark and ray meat sold in Singapore markets as seafood despite permit rules, raising conservation concerns ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .