Scientists Trace Shark Fins to Their Homes for 1st Time Using DNA Tools

Millions of shark fins are sold annually to satisfy the demand for shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy. Now, scientists using DNA tools have traced sharks' fins from the Hong Kong market back to the sharks' homes, and find that endangered populations are still being exploited. CITES will consider better protecting sharks from international trade, at its March meeting in Qatar.

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