Protected sand tiger sharks are being caught for foreign aquariums

Summary

Endangered sand tiger sharks in Delaware Bay are being caught by private firms and sold to foreign aquariums, despite anglers being barred from taking them. The Guardian reports that a loophole allows the trade, profiting from the bay’s conservation success. Marine researchers at the University of Delaware are tagging and studying the sharks.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a loophole lets private firms catch endangered sand tiger sharks in Delaware Bay and sell them abroad, while anglers cannot take the fish.