What the heck is Shark Fin Soup?
Shark’s fin soup is a Chinese delicacy commonly served at special occasions such as weddings as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The “finning” of sharks required to make this soup has been highly controversial, similar to killing black bears for its gall bladder and nothing else. Hunters and Fishermen strip them of their prize possession, and the rest is left untouched. Because shark meat has a lesser value, the “finless” and often still-living sharks are thrown back into the sea to make room on board the ship for more of the valuable fins. When returned to the ocean, the finless sharks are unable to move and either die from suffocation or are consumed by other sharks or animals. In 2006, NBA All-Star Yao Ming pledged to stop eating shark fin soup at a news conference. Ironically, one of the items on Yao Ming’s wedding dinner menu was Shark Fin Soup! Today, restaurants and families use imitation Shark Fin which is really mung bean vermicelli. So, what am I leading up to? There are se
