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Millions of sharks are caught each year for their dorsal fins, which are prized for shark fin soup. Top predators like sharks are important to maintaining biodiversity, and their removal can have ripple effects through an ecosystem.

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Finned Sharks in South Africa

November 2010

Freshly cut dorsal fin from a scalloped hammerhead shark held by fisherman with knife.

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Shark Finning: Sharks Turned Prey

August 2013

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