Sharks may help cancer victims

WELLINGTON - Shark cartilage may play a role in curbing blood vessel growth and restricting the spread of cancers, according …

WELLINGTON - Shark cartilage may play a role in curbing blood vessel growth and restricting the spread of cancers, according to new research by New Zealand's Wellington Medical School. Ground shark cartilage has for years been used as a folk remedy for tumours, arthritis and other ailments.

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