Mysteriöse Tiefseehaie, die zur Herstellung von Kosmetika getötet wurden, erhalten im „Wendepunkt“ neue Handelsschutzmaßnahmen
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With their bright green eyes and slender bodies, gulper sharks are odd-looking, prehistoric creatures that have been around for millions of years. Found worldwide in waters from 200 to 1,500 meters (650 to 4,900 feet) deep, much about them remains a mystery.
But now, they face a crisis. Three quarters of gulper shark species are threatened with extinction, targeted for their liver oil, which is particularly rich in a chemical compound known as squalene, commonly used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties. According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), shark liver oil has been found in a wide range of products from makeup, aftershave and sunscreen, to nicotine patches and hemorrhoid treatments.
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