Yes. The Shark Finning Prohibition Act and the Shark Conservation Act restrict the import of shark fins not naturally attached to the carcass. While these laws primarily target fins, they signal broader enforcement attention on shark product imports. NOAA's SIMP also designates shark as a priority species, requiring harvest event documentation. Importers should work with a customs broker experienced in seafood trade to ensure full compliance.

Spiny dogfish has a well-established market in the US foodservice sector and is also exported to European markets where it is sold as 'rock salmon' or 'huss.' Other shark species under this heading vary widely in commercial value. The non-fillet designation means these are typically secondary cuts or whole-dressed carcass portions rather than the premium loin cuts that command higher prices.