6.3K views · 89 reactions | Shark Finning Cruelty Shark finning is a practice used around the world where fishers capture sharks, and remove and sell their fins. Not only is it cruel, it's hurting all marine life. Humane Society International is working hard to stop shark finning everywhere. | Human cruelty towards other living being | Facebook

Who is the more dangerous predator—sharks or humans? While sharks often get a bad rap, only about 70 unprovoked shark bites occur globally each year… yet humans kill tens of millions of sharks annually for shark fin soup, a popular (and pricey) dish in some East Asian societies. In a common practice called “shark finning,” fins are sliced off live sharks and the mutilated bodies tossed overboard to make room for more fins. Humans are killing sharks at a much faster rate than sharks can repopulat

28K views · 368 reactions | Shark Finning: Sharks Turned Prey – “Shark fins are tempting targets for fishermen because they have high monetary and cultural value. They are used in a popular dish called shark fin soup, which is a symbol of status.” https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/shark-finning-sharks-turned-prey | Animal Matters | Facebook