Illegal shark fins flood Senegal port as Chinese vessels flout bans, conservationists alarmed
A report by the Environmental Justice Foundation reveals that Chinese and Taiwanese fishing vessels are frequently engaging in illegal shark finning in the waters off Senegal. This practice, which involves removing fins from live sharks, contributes to the rapid decline of global shark populations and is often linked to broader human rights abuses.
Why it matters
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing threatens marine biodiversity and undermines international conservation efforts, posing a significant challenge to global ocean health.
DAKAR, July 17 — In the high seas off west Africa, a fisherman on a Chinese longline tuna vessel cuts the fins off a live shark before throwing it back in the water to suffocate and drown.
The report relies on data from an NGO and scientific studies, presenting the issue as a matter of environmental and regulatory concern.
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