Is Shark vegetarian?
Shark
Sharks are cartilaginous marine fish of the division Selachii, and ingredients derived from shark flesh, liver oil, fins, or other tissues are used in cosmetics (e.g. squalene from shark liver oil) and food products. All shark-derived ingredients are not vegan or vegetarian.
| Also known as | Selachii, Shark cartilage, Shark fin, Shark liver oil |
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| INCI name | Shark |
| CAS number | 68990-63-6 |
| EC number | 273-616-2 |
| CosIng ID | 87425 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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