Shark are known to be a killing machine at the top of the marine food chain. But since the 1990s, the
number of Black-Fin Sharks (Carcharhinus Melanopterus) has been declining. Based on research, millions of sharks are killed every year for their fins. The cost of shark fin soup ranges from US $ 70-150, which is rumored to be a cure for some illnesses even though it contains Methylmercury which is dangerous to our health. Efforts to regulate fishing in Indonesia are not yet effective enough. Lack of awareness of the role sharks play in the marine eco-system poses a major threat to marine life. Pictures from one of the fishing ports in Indonesia.

“Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.”, Socrates, (470-399 SM)