We analysed trace elements in a rare shark found off Kuwait.
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Concentrations of several elements were remarkably high, including mercury and lead.
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Mercury concentrations exceeded European limits for safe human consumption.
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We confirm pollution as an additional stressor for this rare, threatened species.
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