Global wildlife summit agrees to regulate trade in 54 species of requiem shark and hammerhead shark families — species most hunted for their fins — with Japan grumbling over binding resolution
"Historic decision" would mean up to 90 percent of sharks in the market would now be protected, says Panamanian delegate and head of plenary Shirley Binder.
The binding resolutions were adopted on Friday by consensus on the final day of the two-week meeting by delegates from 183 countries and the European Union, which takes place every two or three years. Despite being described as almost tasteless and gelatinous, shark fin soup is viewed as a delicacy and is enjoyed by the very wealthy, often at weddings and expensive banquets.
The shark species will now be listed on what is known as CITES Appendix II, which is for species that may not yet be threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade in them is closely controlled.
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