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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eleonore Hughes and Diarlei Rodrigues

Brazil is the largest consumer of shark meat. Now the county wants to help save them

Brazil Sharks - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A fishing community in Brazil’s southeastern Ilha Grande bay once saw the blacktip sharks navigating the sparkling, emerald green water as potential food.

That perception has shifted, at least in part thanks to scientists who discovered that a nearby cove is frequented by dozens of pregnant blacktip sharks, prompting efforts to protect the area.

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