Bangladesh sees rise in ray, shark fishing as traditional seafood species dwindle

Mongabay
Mar 12, 2026, 3:50 am116 ptsTrending
Though seafood is a prevalent protein source in Bangladesh, some fishes, like stingrays and sharks, never appealed to most of the population here, barring a few coastal Indigenous groups. However, the illegal fishing of such species has become common in the country in recent years. In a recent incident on Feb.…

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