$1-million worth of shark fins seized in Miami Posted on 4 February 2020 Over 635 kgs of dried shark fins were recently seized by wildlife inspectors at PortMiami. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the fins were found in 18 boxes. Officials believe the fins came from sharks in South America and were bound for Asia. The commercial value of the fins is estimated between $700,000 – $1,000,000 (R10,393,880 – R14,848,400). Both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Customs and Border Protection worked together to intercept the shipment. The illegal practice, known as shark finning, is when fishermen slice off fins from live sharks and throw them back into the ocean. The animal will then suffocate or bleed to death. The fins are usually used to make shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy. Image: Unsplash Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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