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Are all sharks a protected species?
no, sadly not. Some sharks are considered game fish and are hunted. Shark fin soup is a result of this.
Why are sharks endangered?
because people want to kill them for shark soup and are hunting them downSharks became endangered because of humans hunting them down and killing them, for their fins. As one shark fin can be sold for up to $100.00! They use the fins in shark fin soup and the fins add no flavour to the soup and only texture! They die a cruel death. Although some people do it for sport!!There are hundreds of species of sharks. Not all are endangered, so it depends on what type of shark you are referring to.Sharks are endangered because they are hunted and fished for by people. people hunt sharks for their teeth and skin.
How do you help endangered species like the shark?
Campaign to make Shark's Fin Soup illegal in China as the sharks are being killed so that the fins can be made into Sharks Fin Soup. There are so many billions of Chinese that is is afecting the whole World. Change the laws in your country to make it illegal to fish for or kill a shark. Make your country's Navy arrest and impound any foreign fishing vessels that hunt shark and whales.
Why is it against the law in some parts of the world to fish to kill sharks?
It is now considered that all species of sharks play an important role in the ecology of the oceans. Due to over hunting, certain shark species were reduced and could have become extinct. The need for shark conservation has brought about laws against wanton slaughter in certain areas. Shark fin soup is made from the fins of sharks, who are then thrown back into the sea, often still alive!
How many sharks are in the Pacific Ocean?
A lot, but shark numbers are declining rapidly due to the demand for shark fin soup and an irrational fear of shark attacks to humans by harmless species.
Why do people kill sharks and ho will do such a thing?
one reason is for their meat. shark fin soup is a delicacy in many Asian countries
Why are sharks being poached?
Sharks are being poached mainly for their fins, which are highly valued in some cultures for making shark fin soup. Other parts of the shark, such as the liver and skin, are also sought after for various products. Overfishing and illegal fishing practices have led to the decline of many shark species.
Why are sharks in dangered?
Because of Chinese medicine & Shark Fin soup.
What would your world be like if Sharks were to become extinct?
The world without sharks would mean that there would not be shark skin purses, shark fin soup and no more sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!):
How many sharks are killed just for their fins for shark fin soup and why is it still legal to sell shark fin soup in the US?
An estimated 73 million sharks are killed annually for their fins. Despite efforts to ban shark finning, it is still legal to sell shark fin soup in the US due to cultural traditions and economic interests. Advocates continue to push for stricter regulations to protect shark populations and biodiversity.
Are some sharks eaten by man?
People do eat sharks. Shark fin soup is very popular. Shark's liver is a great source of vitamin A. Shark meat is cheap and is widely eaten. More people eat sharks than sharks eat people.
Why are hammerhead sharks indangered?
Yes, all species of shark are endangered because some country's fishermen catch them and cut off their fins for 'sharks fin soup' -what is worse is that the rest of the shark is discarded. I am a SCUBA diver and I have found dead, fin less sharks lying on the sea floor it is a terrible sight an so stupid and unnecessary. ------------------------------- most likely yes but more than 3 million sharks are in the wild ------------------------------- They are endangered Yes --------------------------------- In some places they kill them for food. -------------------------------------
