Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Date: 2016-06-23

Cathay Pacific has finally bowed to public pressure by slapping a blanket ban on shark fin transportation on any of its planes.

“We understand the community’s desire to promote responsible and sustainable marine sourcing practices, and this remains important to Cathay Pacific’s overall sustainable development goals,” Cathay said in a statement on Wednesday.

Previously, the airline had said it would only transport shark fin that was ascertained by experts on a case-by-case basis as from a sustainable source.

More than 70 million sharks are killed every year, according to WWF figures. Large numbers are exported to Hong Kong, where they are consumed or further exported to mainland China where shark fin is considered as a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.     [FULL  STORY]