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Why are chondrichthyes threatened?


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Chondrichthyes:

  1. Fish with jaws that have a cartilaginous skeleton is classified as Chondrichthyes.
  2. The group of fishes in this class is extensive and includes sharks, rays, skates, and chimeras.
  3. Due to economic and commercial activity, the majority of members of this class are threatened with extinction.
  4. For instance, there is a large demand for shark fins and meat, but these activities are not strictly controlled or supervised.
  5. Population levels have significantly decreased as a result of this.

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