Shark finning is the practice of removing fins from sharks and discarding the rest of the body, often while still alive. It is driven by the economic incentive to provide consumers with the Chinese delicacy called shark-fin soup. The practice is controversial due to its cruelty and the role it plays in the decline of shark populations.
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