Sharks face extinction in Arab seas
Oman, a major supplier of fins to Asian countries, witnesses falling shark numbers.
Published On 16 Mar 2010
Numerous species of sharks in the Arabian seas are facing a growing threat of extinction as demand for their fins rises across the world.
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Considered a delicacy in Asia – shark fin is one of the world’s most expensive foods and it has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry.
Oman hosts one of the world’s biggest shark fisheries and has become a major supplier to Asian countries.
Al Jazeera’s Nick Clark reports from Oman – where as shark numbers dwindle, so does the livelihood of many people.
Source: Al Jazeera