Europe's shark trade - A billion-dollar business threatening marine ecosystems

Europe is the largest exporter of shark meat and fins - in an industry worth several billion euros per year. Fishing crews in the EU earn around €12 per kilogram of shark fin. But in Asia, where shark fin soup is a delicacy, prices for customers can reach €1,500. In Europe, the biggest trade in...

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