Florida man tries to sell 'rare turtle shell' on Facebook July 13, 2026 at 11:00PM

A Florida man faced a felony wildlife charge after listing a rare turtle shell online. The item was identified as belonging to a protected Atlantic hawksbill sea turtle. Wildlife officers investigated the Facebook Marketplace listing and located the shell in a residence. The man was charged for offering to sell part of a protected marine species. This endangered turtle faces threats from fishing gear and habitat loss.