Sales of shark fins could lead to the ancient creatures being wiped out, critics say

Money-hungry fisherman and salesman are ignoring international regulations so they can reap big profits in the illegal sale ...
Yahoo

Authorities intercept shocking contraband worth more than $10 million: 'Action must be taken before it's too late'

Peruvian authorities have seized a shipment of 10,000 shark fins bound for China. The fins came from threatened blue sharks, pelagic thresher sharks, and common thresher sharks, having been smuggled ...
Yahoo! Sports

Delaware targets sale, possession of shark fins

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- The state House has passed a bill outlawing the possession, sale, and distribution of shark fins in Delaware. The bill, which passed unanimously on Thursday, is aimed at helping ...
Forbes

How A Two-Hour DNA Test Could Disrupt The Global Shark Fin Trade

A customs officer stands on a humid dock surrounded by crates of dried shark fins, sweat dripping down her neck as she take a small sample for testing. The air smells like salt and diesel, and in the ...