> Shark Allies, a nonprofit that advocates for the protection of sharks, projects that some 500,000 sharks could be killed if a coronavirus vaccine with shark s

> Shark Allies, a nonprofit that advocates for the protection of sharks, projects that some 500,000 sharks could be killed if a coronavirus vaccine with shark squalene proves to be effective. Already, an estimated 2.7 million sharks are killed annually for their squalene to make cosmetics, according to the group. So, why the hell not petition harder against more frivolous uses instead? This is like going after impoverished African villagers to reduce carbon emissions when Americans are driving around in big honking vehicles. (Probably not the best analogy. No interest in debating the necessity of vehicle ownership.)