Baby hammerheads being sold openly in Miri market, nature lovers dismayed

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MIRI: Baby hammerhead sharks are being sold openly in the central fish market in Miri city centre, say Malaysian Nature Society members.

Baby hammerhead sharks are being sold openly in the central fish market in Miri city centre, say Malaysian Nature Society members."These precious creatures are being sold in the fish market.

"Is there a need to catch them or eat them?" a concerned netizen asked in response to the pictures being shared on social media showing a basketful of baby hammerhead sharks sold along with other species of fish.The pictures have been forwarded to Sarawak Forestry Corporation chief executive officer Zolkipli Mohamad Aton."From the pictures, it is hard to determine the exact species. I have referred this to my officers to probe," said Zolkipli.

Last week, netizens raised concern after baby gray sharks were found sold en masse in the same fish market.

 

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No brain

Cool.. At least we know where to get wildlife meats what else they have?

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