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$150 for the whole fin

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Where is shark fin soup popular?

Shark fin soup is a popular soup item of Chinese cuisine usually served at special occasions such as weddings and banquets. It is a luxury food!


Why are sharks being poached?

Sharks are being poached mainly for their fins, which are highly valued in some cultures for making shark fin soup. Other parts of the shark, such as the liver and skin, are also sought after for various products. Overfishing and illegal fishing practices have led to the decline of many shark species.


What kind of shark do people kill just for their fin?

Humans use shark fins for shark fin soup and humans use shark liver for soap they also cut out the liver and throw the dead corpse of the shark out of the boat into the ocean The shark's meat is thrown out because it is of low value. They also eat their fins it is said to be a very tasty dish it is very sad to hear such things.


Do Chinese people eat shark?

Yes. Their fins used for a special recipe called Shark Fin Soup.However, due to environmental reasons, many people (including Chinese) are calling for a ban on shark finning.And to the previous answer, wasabi is Japanese, not Chinese.


Why are sharks endangered?

because people want to kill them for shark soup and are hunting them downSharks became endangered because of humans hunting them down and killing them, for their fins. As one shark fin can be sold for up to $100.00! They use the fins in shark fin soup and the fins add no flavour to the soup and only texture! They die a cruel death. Although some people do it for sport!!There are hundreds of species of sharks. Not all are endangered, so it depends on what type of shark you are referring to.Sharks are endangered because they are hunted and fished for by people. people hunt sharks for their teeth and skin.