A report published by the Pew Environment Group this year said 73 million sharks were killed every year, primarily for their fins.
This overfishing upsets ocean ecosystems which depend on the apex predators for balance.
The shark fins are sold to up market restaurants in China, Hong Kong and Japan.
The controversial shark fin dish is also found on menus in New Zealand.
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