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Shark, swordfish & marlin

Is shark, swordfish & marlin safe during pregnancy?

United Kingdom · NHS

Avoid

Official guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.

Avoid shark, swordfish, and marlin, and limit other oily fish, because of high mercury levels that can affect your baby's nervous system.

Source: NHSLast reviewed 1 February 2025

United States · FDA, CDC & ACOG

Avoid

Official guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.

Do not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, bigeye tuna, or tilefish — they are highest in mercury.

Source: FDALast reviewed 10 January 2025