These days, shark fin banquets may sound like a cliché, but currently, Hong Kong accounts for half of the global trade in shark fins, with more than 85 per cent of restaurants in the city ...

Due to the traditional Chinese culture, shark fins are a symbol of status in Hong Kong. During some special occasions, such as wedding banquets, shark fin soup is a must have delicacy. By banning ...

KAOSHIUNG, Taiwan (CNN)-- There is no animal on earth more vilified than the shark. Pop culture references and annual, over-hyped reports of attacks on swimmers or surfers have put sharks on the ...

The report (in Chinese), An Overview of Shark Utilization in the Coral ... fishing for sharks is currently the demand in Asia for fins, which are used in shark fin soup. Today, the vast majority of ...

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 ...