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Is Shark Cartilage Extract halal?

Shark Cartilage Extract is classified uncertain for halal use with Medium confidence. Powdered cartilage from sharks, sometimes used in joint and cancer-adjunct products. Most fiqh views permit fish/aquatic animals without ritual slaughter, but some scholars treat sharks as a separate case. Verify the product matches your madhhab's view.

Supplement (joint) · Confidence: Medium

Also known as: squalene-related cartilage matrix

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What it is

Powdered cartilage from sharks, sometimes used in joint and cancer-adjunct products.

Source:NIH NCCIH — Shark cartilage

Why it's here

Active in some legacy joint-health and immune-support supplements.

See:NIH NCCIH — Shark cartilage

Why it may matter

Most fiqh views permit fish/aquatic animals without ritual slaughter, but some scholars treat sharks as a separate case. Verify the product matches your madhhab's view.

Source:NIH NCCIH — Shark cartilage

Common sources
  • Wild-caught shark cartilage

Questions to ask

  • Does your madhhab permit shark-derived products?

Reason codes

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Is Shark Cartilage Extract halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Shark Cartilage Extract as UNCERTAIN (Medium confidence). Most fiqh views permit fish/aquatic animals without ritual slaughter, but some scholars treat sharks as a separate case. Verify the product matches your madhhab's view. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Shark Cartilage Extract used for in medicines?
Powdered cartilage from sharks, sometimes used in joint and cancer-adjunct products. Active in some legacy joint-health and immune-support supplements.
What are common sources of Shark Cartilage Extract?
Common sources include: Wild-caught shark cartilage. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Does your madhhab permit shark-derived products?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Shark Cartilage Extract is uncertain in our cited database.

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