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Shark Meat Fed To Students: Brazil's Hidden School Lunch Scandal
Shark Meat Fed To Students in Brazil's public institutions has sparked outrage after Mongabay uncovered thousands of tons of mislabeled shark meat, including endangered species like angelsharks, being served in schools, hospitals, prisons, and elderly care centers. Labeled as "cação" or "angel fish," these meals were consumed by thousands of unsuspecting Brazilians, raising urgent concerns for both public health and ocean conservation.
Shark meat in Brazil carries dangerous risks due to high levels of mercury and arsenic that accumulate in these apex predators. Scientists warn that children…
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