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Humans kill an estimated 100 million sharks annually and experts have warned that certain species face extinction if the trend continues.

Consumption of shark fin soup, primarily in China and Vietnam, is the biggest reason behind the massive figure, contributing directly to the killing of almost half of the sharks, according to reports. Photo: Paul Hilton / Earth Tree Images

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Humans kill an estimated 100 million sharks annually and experts have warned that certain species face extinction if the trend continues.<br />
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Consumption of shark fin soup, primarily in China and Vietnam, is the biggest reason behind the massive figure, contributing directly to the killing of almost half of the sharks, according to reports. Photo: Paul Hilton / Earth Tree Images