Do mollusks die when pearls are harvested?

Mollusks do not necessarily die when pearls are harvested, but the process can be harmful to them. If the pearl is removed carefully and the mollusk is healthy, it may survive and even produce more pearls in the future. However, in some cases, the harvesting process can lead to stress or injury that might result in death. Additionally, not all species of mollusks can survive multiple harvesting attempts.