Following the recent shocking incident where a pregnant hammerhead female shark and its forty-five pups were found dead at a fish market in Dubai, we decided to delve a little deeper into the murky business of shark fishing and finning in the United Arab Emirates.
Although shark finning was completely unheard of in the region at one point – as it’s not part of Arabian cuisine – the practice is gaining momentum and shark fishing is definitely on the rise.
A week ago, shark fin soup served at a Dubai function did court controversy but the fact remains that shark fin soup is ‘not uncommon in Dubai’. According to a news report on the issue by UAE 7 Days, the UAE still plays its part in the controversial trade and is the market hub for what is still seen as a high-status delicacy. ...
Despite ban, UAE remains market hub for shark fins
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