Seafood

Sharks are sought primarily for their fins (for shark fin soup) and their meat but also for their cartilage, liver and skin. Up to 73… Read More »Why Do People Hunt Sharks?

Shark finning and shark fin exports are banned in India, but there are no restrictions on consuming shark meat, except for the species that are… Read More »Is Eating Shark Illegal In India?

Laws Protecting Sharks In 1998, Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO)193 was passed which banned the taking, catching, selling, purchasing and possessing, transporting and exporting of Whale… Read More »Is Eating Shark Illegal In Philippines?

The listing of a shark or any other species as endangered under the Endangered Species Act makes it illegal to harass, harm, pursue, hang, shoot,… Read More »Is Killing A Shark Legal?

Fishermen must release any prohibited shark immediately, without removing it from the water and in a manner that maximizes its chances of survival. There are… Read More »Can You Keep A Shark If You Catch It?

The possession limit for sharks in Queensland is one per person, with a maximum size limit of 1.5 metres. It’s also unlawful to possess filleted… Read More »Can You Eat Sharks In Queensland?

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. In Australia, most sharks can be legally caught by commercial and recreational fishers. However, due to declines in… Read More »Is Killing Sharks Illegal In Australia?