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Published online 2 August 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020729-12
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Fin trade fingerprinted
DNA test could help police shark fishing.
World shark populations are at risk because of increased demand for shark-fin soup. A new genetic test may help to pinpoint the species that are most at risk and to enforce fishing regulations.
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