Each year, 73 million sharks are killed primarily for their fins to feed our increasing demand for shark fin soup.
As a result, their populations are fast-dwindling. In 1996, only 15 shark and related species were considered threatened. Since then, this number has soared by 12 times and in 2010, 180 species were considered threatened. They have been listed either on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, or the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Unfortunately, our demand for shark fin soup is driving these creatures to extinction.
WWF is now working with businesses to urge them to stop selling shark fin and serving them at functions. Together, we can help safeguard the future of our sharks.
Pledge your support and say NO to shark fin.
Unfortunately, our demand for shark fin soup is driving these creatures to extinction.
WWF is now working with businesses to urge them to stop selling shark fin and serving them at functions. Together, we can help safeguard the future of our sharks.
Pledge your support and say NO to shark fin.