Biggest Shark Fin Seizure in Hong Kong History - South China Morning Post

Nora Tam

News just in this morning, Hong Kong officials have siezed their largest shark fins, 26 TONNES 🥺. It is noted in the article that most of the fins belong to endangered shark species (roughly 31,000 Thresher sharks and 7,500 Silky sharks which are both protected species). The shipment was coming from Ecuador, valued at $1.1 Million US dollars.

"Customs officers have arrested the owner of the logistics firm, but the 57-year-old man has been granted bail pending further investigation... Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, importing, exporting or possessing endangered species without a license carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a HK$10 million fine... Officers said their suspicion had been aroused because the containers had Spanish-language markings identifying them as dried fish."⁠