One way that humans hunt sharks is by using a practice called shark finning. This is the process of slicing off a shark's fin and discarding the rest of the still-living body, often by dumping it back into the ocean. Shark fins are tempting targets for fishermen because they have high monetary and cultural value .

Who is responsible for shark finning?

Hong Kong handles at least 50%, and possibly up to 80%, of the world trade in shark fin, with the major suppliers being Europe, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, India, Japan, and Mexico.

What groups are involved with shark finning?