DNA Testing proves who’s guilty, without a doubt!
A simple DNA test has proven the illegal trade of Basking Shark fins in where else? China and Japan.
The Basking Shark, the second largest fish in the world, remains in high demand for it’s fins even though it is an internationally protected species. The filter feeding shark can grow up to 40 feet long, and it’s fins can get as much as $50,000 per fin.
Now with DNA testing, it will be easier for officials to tell which type of shark a fin is from. Hopefully this will allow officials to put more pressure on countries who continue to exploit these animals for their fins.
Because of the self indulgent popularity of shark fin soup, the rich and influential of Chinese society pay big bucks to have these animals slaughtered for their precious indulgence. If the Chinese Government would allow the importation of Kraft Dinner into their country, then they could indulge in our ‘high society’ food instead!
Can anybody tell me what part of ILLEGAL Japan and China don’t understand? Does the meaning get lost in the translation? Or do they need someone to spell it out for them!
The more I read about this shit, the madder I get!
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