Threatened sharks making their way into fish and chips sold in Australia, study warns

‘Food fraud in the seafood industry is a growing concern’

Endangered species of sharks are making their way into the flakes sold at some fish and chips outlets in Australia, according to a new study.

The research, published earlier this month in the journal Food Control, is the first of its kind to examine DNA in the fish and chips sold in the region.

Scientists from the University of Adelaide analysed the DNA of fillets from more than 100 retailers across Adelaide and regional areas of South Australia.