tags - Sinar Daily

Photo for illustration purposes only - Source: 123RF

A total of 56 turtles were reported dead throughout Terengganu from January to October this year. Photo for illustration purpose only.

Shark fins which represent a market of some $500 million per year can sell for about $1,000 a kilogram in East Asia for use in shark fin soup, a delicacy. - AFP

Taipei Zoo on Monday warning visitors against abandoning unwanted pets on its grounds. - 123RF Photo

The extratropical cyclone has led to a number of marine animals washed up on beaches since Tuesday. Illustration photo: 123RF

Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the investigation found that there were activities involving certain individuals who obtained sources of wild animal meat from the Orang Asli and local residents by offering high prices.

Initial investigation found that the turtles were placed in a pool at the premises believed to be for display. - Photo: PERHILITAN

The dead turtle had been tied with bricks in an attempt to weigh it down to the seabed. Photo: BERNAMA

Under the Fisheries Act, no person shall fish, disturb, harass, catch or take any aquatic mammal or turtle. Illustration photo.

Hairul Effendy Adzmi said the presence of enforcement officers without uniforms was vital to ensure that no traders dared to sell turtles eggs even discreetly.