“Tope sharks are in great danger from fin-hunting and fishing gear entanglements, and they’ll need our help to recover.” The Service’s initial finding responded to a February 2022 petition submitted ...

The illegal trade in shark fins is a global issue that is driven by the demand for shark fin soup - a delicacy and status food item in East Asia. Sharks have been targeted for many centuries, mainly ...

There is a robust global market for shark fins in particular to meet the demand for shark fin soup. Shark fin soup is a popular (and pricey) dish in some East Asian societies, prized as a symbol of ...