shark fin soup

(Stony Brook University) Millions of shark fins are sold annually to satisfy the demand for shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy.

Now, scientists using DNA tools have figured out how to trace sharks' fins from the Hong Kong market all the way back to the sharks' homes, and have found that endangered populations are still being exploited.

These findings highlight the need for better protection from international trade, which CITES will consider at its March meeting in Qatar.