An excellent infographic and important info from our friends at @keiko_conservation! Aside from being cruel and grossly unsustainable, ingesting shark meat along with the heavy metals and toxins accumulated across their lifetime can be hazardous for human health. Continue reading to learn more! 👇🏻 #Repost @keiko_conservation ・・・ Why shouldn't you eat shark? Well there's a few different reasons, but let's talk about one that affects the consumer (feel free to tag your shark-eating friends below). As we continue to contaminate the oceans, fish and other marine life absorb some of the bio-toxins and heavy metals that have made their way into the sea. These toxins multiply each time they move higher in the food chain, a process known as biomagnification. Sharks feed at the top of the food chain on a variety of marine life, many of which have already fed on smaller fish themselves. As sharks eat more and more, they begin to accumulate high levels of dangerous elements and toxins, like methyl-mercury, arsenic, lead, PCB's, DDT's, and more. What's scarier is a lot of consumers don't even realize they're eating shark as it's sold under labels like #cazon, #flake, #whitefish, #boillo, #huss, #rocksalmon, #taupe, #palombo, #steakfish, #kahada, and more. Others eat shark knowningly at places like @publix, @thefishmkt, @samsfishcamp, but aren't aware of how dangerous it is to consume. Friends don't let friends eat shark! Spread the word! #keikoconservation #oneoceandiving #waterinspired #nakawe
