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What is Shark Cartilage?
Ilustration of cartilaginous shark and skate skeletons © marc dando
Ilustration of cartilaginous shark and
skate skeletons © Marc Dando.


Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that forms the skeleton of sharks and parts of the skeletons of other animals. Traditionally, shark cartilage has been eaten as a food and health supplement in the Far East. Commercial shark cartilage supplements are primarily composed of chondroitin sulphate, a key component in human cartilage that is essential to joint health. Shark cartilage is believed to help a variety of conditions, including arthritis, shingles, rheumatism, haemorrhoids, psoriasis and inflammatory disorders. One of the most commonly suggested uses of shark cartilage is to help treat cancer.


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The Shark Trust promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. The Shark Trust is the UK member of the European Elasmobranch Association. As such, it collaborates with other national member bodies to achieve their aims in British, European and international waters. The Trust aims to join forces with other groups concerned with shark, skate and ray conservation issues. These include commercial fisherman, recreational sea anglers, divers, yachtsmen, and all those who want to ensure the future survival of these fascinating but threatened animals.