Shark fins for soup? Unfortunately, if you want them, they're easy to buy


	Shark fins for soup? Unfortunately, if you want them, they're easy to buy

KaylinQ

12-16-2008 11:25 AM

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12-16-2008 12:12 PM

ncoutlander

I'm not a fan of anything that can bite back with a vengeance, but stopping the needless slaughter of so many sharks, starts with the consumer. If no one buys, their will be no demand, it's simple as that.

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