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Federal wildlife inspectors in Anchorage dismantled a massive shark fin trafficking ring, seizing over 1,600 pounds of dried shark fins worth over $1 million. The operation, part of Operation Thunder, led to the discovery of multiple shipments across Anchorage, Louisville, and Cincinnati, revealing a network shipping from Mexico to Hong Kong. The seized fins, mostly from silky sharks and bigeye thresher sharks, violated international CITES treaty regulations. This bust aligns with the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, highlighting the importance of Anchorage as a key inspection hub in protecting endangered marine life.

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