Shark fins are commonly used in various food dishes and products such as shark fin soup and dietary supplements. The fins are harvested by removing them from live sharks, which are then thrown back into the water, often resulting in their death due to their inability to swim without fins. Shark fin soup is considered a delicacy in some cultures, believed to have health benefits and symbolic significance. However, the demand for shark fins has led to overfishing and drastic decline in shark populations worldwide. Consequently, shark finning has raised concerns among environmentalists and animal rights activists who advocate for the conservation of sharks. Several countries have implemented bans or restrictions on the trade and consumption of shark fins to protect these endangered species.