Of old, shark meat formed part of the daily diet in many Asian countries and specially so in China.

Sharks are surprisingly healthy animals.  Serious wounds that would cripple or even kill other species heal astoundingly quickly with sharks and do not become infected.  Part of the secret is the immune system of the shark, which contains anti-bodies that eliminate a very wide range of bacteria and viruses.  Also, the shark is one of the very few organisms which only rarely contracts cancer.

The skeleton of the shark does not consist of bones but of a collagen cartilage substance that gives it high mobility.  This substance has nevertheless a firmness many times stronger than that of human bone.

Scientists confirm that they have successfully used shark cartilage in the treatment of arthritis and painful, swollen or stiff joints.  In the treatment of chronic and painful infections, the precious mucopolysaccharides in shark cartilage play an important role, and the glucosamines contained in this substance are important building materials for the bones and joint fluids.

Overworked bones and joints, painful deformations or infections of the joints, chronic arthritis and limitation of mobility are very cumbersome for the people involved.

Shark cartilage, used as a food supplement to reduce chronic complaints of the bones, joints and spine, offers a promising possibility of success in easing pain and regaining mobility.