The shark fin takes on the flavour of the soup, otherwise, the shark fin has no flavour. Also, the shark fin tends to be high in lead and other toxins and chemical that have been ingested by the shark. read more
Some people support (pdf) increasing regulations on shark finning rather than banning it completely or using the whole shark so there is less waste and cruelty. Others remain staunchly against this process, making it difficult to resolve this debate. read more
~ The Reality of Shark Finning ~ This page is dedicated to the memory of Rob Stewart, Creator of the film "SharkWater" Shark finning is killing sharks every year at an alarming rate! It is estimated that 100 to 200 million sharks annually are killed for their fins alone. read more