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Injured Hawksbill Turtle with damaged shell in Caribbean ... from i5.walmartimages.com Considered by many to be the most beautiful of sea turtles for their colorful shells, the hawksbill is found in tropical waters around the world. The hawksbill sea turtle is just one of the endangered sea turtle species. Hawksbill tortoise shell is often collected and carved into hair clips, combs, jewelry, and other trinkets, while whole turtles are often harvested and stuffed, all of which can then be sold in the illegal wildlife trade.
The hawksbill sea turtle (eretmochelys imbricata) is an endangered species of turtle.
Hawksbill tortoise shell is often collected and carved into hair clips, combs, jewelry, and other trinkets, while whole turtles are often harvested and stuffed, all of which can then be sold in the illegal wildlife trade. The marbled, varicoloured pattern and deep translucence of the plates have long been valued for manufacture of jewelry and other items. Sadly there is some painful looking shell damage from someone's prior attempt at mechanically. Learn more about their diet, life cycle, and threats.
