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Dried shark fins are exactly that: they are the fins, especially the dorsal fin, of a live shark that have been dried.
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Why are sharks being poached?
For a series of reasons such as, fear, mis-understanding, and the delicacy known as "Shark Fin Soup". (Shark's fins are obviously used for this.)
Are shark dorsal fins straight while dolphin dorsal fins are curved?
Yes, shark dorsal fins are triangular and straight while dolphin dorsal fins are very curved and streamlined. A Google Image Search will clarify this even better.
What kind of shark do people kill just for their fin?
Humans use shark fins for shark fin soup and humans use shark liver for soap they also cut out the liver and throw the dead corpse of the shark out of the boat into the ocean The shark's meat is thrown out because it is of low value. They also eat their fins it is said to be a very tasty dish it is very sad to hear such things.
What tools do people use to cut off shark fins?
blade
What is a shark expert called?
Ichthyologist. Elasmobranchologist to be more specific. Ichtyology is the study of all fish Elasmobranchology is the study of sharks and rays
What do people make from shark fins?
some people eat shark fin soup. it is considered a delicacy. they also use the fins to go and when dried up they make vitamins that help patients with arthritis or ruemitism. it is also good for cancer. but the act of getting the sharks fin is cruel. They simply slice the fin off of the shark and throw the carcass into the water. if the shark isn't already dead, the shark will simply drown.
How many fins do a shark have?
2 fins
What do the fins do to the great white shark?
The fins help the great white shark steer through the water
Who invented fins?
a shark
What the diffidence between a boy shark and a girl shark?
Male has pointy pelvic fins. Female does not. Pelvic fins are small fins on the bottom near the butt.
What is shark fin soup made of?
1.shark fins
What are the functions of the fins of a shark?
Answer to swim
Does a tiger shark have a tail?
no they have fins
What does a shark use its fins for?
it does nothing
How do you get fins for shark fin soup?
Shark is caught, then the fins are removed. With some sharks, the shark is thrown back to the sea after the fins are harvested, while with other sharks, liver/useful organs and flesh are removed for commercial sales.
What is the movement of a shark?
A shark swims in the water using its fins and tail.
Is it legal to buy sell or trade shark fins in the state of tennassee?
It is illeagal to sell shark fins in the state of Tennessee . The law was made in 2010 even though we don't usually have alot food with shark fins in it the state wanted to be sure to indicate that it is wrong to sell,buy,or trade shark fins. Even though there is still shark finning going on Tennessee and california helped stop shark finning
