How toxic is your shark fin soup? A new study found that much of the shark fin sold in Hong Kong contained levels of mercury that exceeded government limits. Photo: Shutterstock
Shark fin sold in Hong Kong contains dangerous levels of mercury, study finds
- Samples randomly selected from 10 shops in Sheung Wan contained levels of toxic mercury on average six to 10 times higher than government limits
- Prolonged exposure to mercury can lead to damage to the brain and central nervous system, and can interfere with fetal cognitive development
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How toxic is your shark fin soup? A new study found that much of the shark fin sold in Hong Kong contained levels of mercury that exceeded government limits. Photo: Shutterstock