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Contamination from mercury in fresh waters can occur naturally through environmental factors or by contamination from industrial wastes. Larger fish (such as sharks, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish), that prey on smaller fish accumulate the highest level of mercury and therefore pose the greatest risk.
