Nearly 100 species of sharks and rays were added to an international treaty which experts say will help control trade of their meat and fins.
The blue shark, a member of the requiem sharks family, is the most heavily fished shark in the worldSongbirds and sharks have received what conservationists say are vital new trade protections.
Some of the new species listed will see a complete ban on trafficking, while others will see new restrictions that aim to encourage more sustainable international trade. However, experts say many songbirds that remain unlisted do not have the same protections and remain under threat. Almost half of all international trade in shark fins is made up of requiems, according to Glenn Sant, senior advisor on fisheries and traceability at TRAFFIC.The fins of the blue shark are used in shark fin soup and traditional Chinese medicine products
Other species that received new protections include the tiny, translucent glass frogs and dozens of species of freshwater turtles, both high in demand among exotic pet collectors.Freshwater turtles are one of the most endangered groups of vertebrates, with some being sold for thousands of pounds.
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