Smuggling of shark fins persists in Chennai despite export ban

Category : Wildlife | Location : Tamil Nadu  | Posted on 2023-11-20 11:12:38

Chennai: Shark fin smuggling is thriving in the city, despite a ban on exports. Fishermen dry the fins from the sharks they get as bycatch and sell the meat in the market. The demand is high abroad for shark fins and guitarfish fins, say researchers.