Who could have guessed that we'd be on the brink of the extinction of certain species of sharks?! Well, that is exactly what is happening because of the exploding Chinese economy and it's burgeoning middle class.
Don't forget, the shark has been on this planet for millions of years, they roamed the oceans before Dinosaurs walked the earth and the ecosystem of our oceans depend upon this predator to stay in balance. So why were 100 million of them killed in the last year alone? For $500 a pound, that's why.
It's a win-win for the fisherman because all they need is the fin so they just throw the rest of the shark carcass overboard plus they are making a killing because the soup that is made from the fin is considered a delicacy that more and more Chinese can afford.
Do you know how many of us humans get killed by sharks every year? 10. Maybe they should start killing more people. Chinese people.
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