Protected shark species on Central Fish Market of Athens

A new incident of illegal capture, trade, and display of a protected shark species came to light through videos and photos published by Vasilis Simos, who is, in fact, the President of the Central Fish Market of Athens. The video depicts the species Hexanchus griseus, the Bluntnose sixgill shark, a species whose capture, landing, sale, and display are strictly prohibited under national legislation.

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