Article 6DPWS The illegal trade of shark fin is thriving in South America

The illegal trade of shark fin is thriving in South America

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Tibisay Zea
from The World: Latest Stories on (#6DPWS)
Story ImagePeru is the world's largest exporter of shark fins, according to the marine protection organization Oceana. The catches are usually sent to Asia, where shark fin soup is a delicacy that can cost about $200 a bowl. This lucrative trade is threatening species of sharks off the coasts of Peru and neighboring Ecuador.
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