| dna barcoding of shark meats identify species composition and cites-listed species from the markets in taiwan. | an increasing awareness of the vulnerability of sharks to exploitation by shark finning has contributed to a growing concern about an unsustainable shark fishery. taiwan's fleet has the 4th largest shark catch in the world, accounting for almost 6% of the global figures. revealing the diversity of sharks consumed by taiwanese is important in designing conservation plans. however, fins make up less than 5% of the total body weight of a shark, and their bodies are sold as filets in the market, mak ... | 2013 | 24260209 |