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(NMFS-Narragans<strong>et</strong>t, RI) and the NOAA Coast<strong>al</strong> Shark Survey (NMFS-Pascagoula,<br />
MS). Sever<strong>al</strong> other experienced shark researchers from various institutions (Florida <strong>Fi</strong>sh<br />
& Wildlife Conservation Commission laboratories; Florida State University) <strong>al</strong>so<br />
provided fin s<strong>et</strong>s as requested. Specimens listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act<br />
(i.e. Pristis pectinata) were obtained following guidelines s<strong>et</strong> in ESA permit #13330<br />
issued to the Southeast <strong>Fi</strong>sheries Science Center. Specimens listed as a Prohibited shark<br />
species under the Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species <strong>Fi</strong>shery Management<br />
Plan (NMFS, 2006) were obtained under guidelines s<strong>et</strong> in Exempted <strong>Fi</strong>shing Permit<br />
SHK-EFP-10-04. Descriptions of shark fins presented in this guide are based on physic<strong>al</strong><br />
examination of voucher shark fin samples collected for this guide, as well as assessing<br />
photographs of whole specimens in published reference documents and on the intern<strong>et</strong>.<br />
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