Endangered whale shark fins found in Singapore Airlines shipment to Hong Kong
HONG KONG: Shark fins from endangered species including the giant, placid whale shark were found in a Singapore Airlines shipment to Hong Kong in May, highlighting the widespread challenges the Chinese territory faces in regulating the trade.
Last updated on 07 June 2018
Type:
Media Watch
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Region:
South-East Asia
Threats:
Illegal trade
Species group:
Fish
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