Endangered shark fillets found in fish ‘n’ chip fryers

Experts say threatened shark species are being sold as flake. Image: Getty, TND

Unsuspecting Australians are being duped at their local fish and chip store, as experts say threatened shark species are being sold as flake.

Researchers analysed flake fillets from more than 100 retailers, finding that only 27 per cent were identified as gummy sharks, a species that has a sustainable population and is one of only two species that is recommended to be labelled as flake in Australia.