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- U.S. authorities assisted Peru in seizing about 10,000 shark fins destined for China on November 10.
- Three men linked to a transnational illegal fishing network were arrested.
- The fins were valued at over $11.2 million and came from threatened species.
- The case highlights demand for shark fins in Chinese cuisine and the need for decisive action.
- Officials say the illegal wildlife trade remains robust, generating up to $20 billion annually.
