Shark Finning: A Ban That's Not Enough

While many countries have banned shark finning, enforcement remains weak, and the trade continues through legal loopholes. Blue Ocean News tracks the journey of shark fins from ocean to soup bowl, revealing persistent demand driving population declines.

DNA analysis shows fins from endangered species regularly appearing in markets, despite regulations. This investigative piece documents the sophisticated smuggling networks that move fins through multiple countries to obscure their origin.

Conservationists are using technology—from satellite tracking to blockchain—to trace the trade and hold businesses accountable. Local activists risk their safety to document and expose illegal operations.