Overview

• Customs officers at Munich Airport discovered a Mako shark jaw in a passenger's suitcase on a flight from South Africa.
• The jaw was confiscated as Mako sharks are protected under CITES, which regulates trade in endangered species.
• The traveler attempted to smuggle the shark jaw into Germany without the required permits.
• Authorities emphasized the importance of traveler awareness regarding international wildlife protection laws.
• Munich Airport customs have a history of intercepting illegal wildlife products, including ivory carvings and live animals.