5/18/2021 0 Comments SOCIAL ISSUEShark finning is the practice of catching sharks, removing their fins and discarding the rest of the shark’s body into the ocean. After the shark is returned to the sea they often drown because they are unable to swim without its fins. They could also be eaten by other organisms or bleed death. Millions of sharks are killed all around the world in order to make fin soup. This soup is a symbol of status in China. Most people do not eat shark meat. Shark meat has a very low commercial value. The rest of the shark is wasted. Sharks are finned ALIVE!!! Sharks directly or indirectly affect all levels of the food web which means they play a crucial role in helping maintain a balanced ecosystem that keeps our oceans healthy. I personally believe that humans are the main reason that this is a social issue today. Sharks are finned all around the world. Some places have bans on shark finning and sales of shark fins. Unfortunately, only 11 states in the United States have these bans against the sale of shark fins. I repeatedly used red in my image to display the blood of sharks and them bleeding to death after they are finned. Especially the blood on the human cheeks. The chinese fine china bowl image symbolizes that sharks are killed for only one specific reason, and that is shark fin soup. Shark fins can cost up to $500 while shark fin soup costs $100. This soup is a luxury dish that is aimed to impress their guests at events such as weddings, banquets and critical business dinners commonly found in China. This is why the images look to appear as a Chinese wedding reception. The background is even the Chinese flag. The Chinese wedding couple are both holding forks with the fins to show that they eat the fins. Chinese people believe that shark fin soup has many health benefits such as improving low cholesterol and increasing energy. Studies have shown that eating shark increases the chance of getting dementia, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and heavy metal poisoning.
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☀Emma Varallo☀My name is Emma Varallo. I am 15 years old. I go to Wilson High School in Wilson NY! Go Bills! Archives
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