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- Florida International University researchers warn that illegal shark-fin sales threaten shark populations.
- Despite the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) regulations, 81% of shark-fin-exporting countries have not reported trade, indicating ongoing illegal activity.
- Fins from four of five regulated shark species are widely available in Hong Kong.
- Experts warn continued shark hunting could drive extinction and disrupt ocean ecosystems, researchers hoping increased awareness will help address the issue.
