Middle East Focus: Arab Sea Sharks Dwindling, Land Sharks Thriving……….

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Arab Sea Sharks Dwindling, Land Sharks Thriving……….

“Sharks face extinction in Arab seas. Numerous species of sharks in the Arabian seas are facing a growing threat of extinction as demand for their fins rises across the world. Considered a delicacy in Asia - shark fin is one of the world's most expensive foods and it has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. Oman hosts one of the world's biggest shark fisheries and has become a major supplier to Asian countries. Al Jazeera's Nick Clark reports from Oman - where as shark numbers dwindle, so does the livelihood of many people…….” Aljazeera

Maybe sea sharks are dwindling, but not land sharks. Land-based predators are in fact thriving not only in the Persian Gulf, but across the Arab world. The sharks dominate all capitals, with the small fish often unprotected.
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