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Shark Oil, Eco-Friendly Lubricant, Historic Land Management

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Impact of Demand for Shark Liver Oil on Deepwater Shark Species

The chapter delves into the risks faced by deepwater shark species as they are being increasingly targeted for their liver oil containing squalene, a valuable ingredient in numerous products. The depletion of shallow water fish stocks is driving coastal fisheries to exploit these vulnerable deepwater sharks, putting their populations and the marine ecosystem at risk.

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