CHINA - MARCH 06: Sharks fins on sale in shop in Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images) Shark finning is, arguably, one of the most ‘popular’ poster children ...

Conservation efforts for marine life are growing at a rapid pace — and one of the most consequential has been bans against the finning of sharks. But while numerous countries have enacted legislation ...

In the high seas off west Africa, a fisherman on a Chinese longline tuna vessel cuts the fins off a live shark before ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A petition drawing attention to a crisis involving both shark deaths and the treatment of migrant workers on ...

Shark fins for sale in a gourmet Chinese food store. Prices for shark fins range up to 600 dollars per pound. In the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia's culinary landscape, amidst the bustling seafood ...

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of humans like a shark fin in shallow water. They are often portrayed as silent killers, scouring the ocean for prey. Their cold, fearsome reputation has influenced ...

For migrant workers trapped onboard Chinese distant water fishing fleets, cutting the fins off sharks as they writhe violently on rusted decks in the Indian Ocean isn’t accidental. It’s an intentional ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a formal petition asking the National Marine Fisheries Service to identify and potentially sanction China for failing to meet U.S. shark ...