Wildlife officials intercept 1,600 pounds of illegal shark fins in Alaska

Wildlife officials intercept 1,600 pounds of illegal shark fins in Alaska

Wildlife inspectors intercepted 1,600 pounds of shark fins while conducting searches in Anchorage, Alaska.

Alaska seizure sparks global crackdown on illegal shark fin trade

A major wildlife enforcement case began in Alaska after inspectors found illegal shark fins, leading to a global investigation that seized 50,000 fins across multiple U.S. ports.

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