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Here's something to chew on: contrary to popular belief and common fears, sharks have become more of delicacy to humans, than the other way around. A new report released by Oceana Today shows shark populations declining--the consquences of which, could be devastating for underwater ecosystems. Director of Florida Program for Shark research, George Burgess, says humans kill 70 to 75 million sharks and 30 million close relatives every year. The report says 26 to 73 million sharks are killed for their fins. Burgess says this is because fins are regarded as a delicacy. Shark fin soup can sell for about 75$-$100 a bowl in some Asian countries. Of course, in the process of obtaining the fins, the sharks are fatally harmed.
One of Oceana's recommendation to portecting the shark population is to reduce the number of sharks captured in commercial fisheries through improved sharkl management, including requiring strict species specific quotas and stock assessments.