What is it? Shark finning is the practice of killing sharks for their fins and throwing them back in the ocean.
Why is it a delicacy? Shark fins provide a social status and make you look rich. Because of how expensive shark fins are. They go from $157 NZD.
How is this impacting our oceans? Sharks are a keystone in the ecosystem. Without sharks, the whole ocean system will collapse. Sharks are one of the huge predators in the oceans.
