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Is shark safe during pregnancy?

Best avoided

Avoid high-mercury fish

FDA/EPA advise pregnant and breastfeeding people to avoid the highest-mercury fish: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish (Gulf of Mexico), bigeye tuna, marlin, and orange roughy.

Safer options: salmon, sardines, cooked shrimp, canned light tuna (limited), tilapia

Why this result?Strong source

Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule

Confidence: High

  • FDA/EPA advise pregnant and breastfeeding people to avoid the highest-mercury fish: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish (Gulf of Mexico), bigeye tuna, marlin, and orange roughy.

FDA/EPA — Advice About Eating Fish

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