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Shark Hunters
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Shark Fishing Industry
Growing due to depletion of other species, and rising demand for shark fin. Europe now supplies > 27% of fins imported into Hong Kong
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Fishing methods
Sharks are caught by 'Longlining': 20-40 mile hooked & baited lines are deployed with radio marker buoys. Many sharks are endangered or 'vunerable' |
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Shark Fins
Highly sought after for shark-fin soup. Supposed to increase potency. In fact shark fins may cause sterility becuase of mercury contamination |
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Liver
Sharks, unlike bony fish, do not have a swim bladder. Their livers are full of oil which helps them float. Rich in vitamin A |
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Shark Skin
Made of thousands of tiny teeth. Once used as a type of leather called 'Shagreen'. Also used for extra grip on sword handles |
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What you can do
Watch 'Shark Hunters' on National Geographic Channel, Mon 18th Feb
Until the shark fishing industry is sustainable: Never eat shark-fin soup and make a point of refusing to eat in places offerring it. If eating Fish&Chips never have 'Rock Salmon' or 'Huss', both pseudonyms for shark. Support the SharkTrust (www.sharktrust.org), WilAid (www.wilaid.org), SeaShepherds (www.seashepherds.org) |
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