The social media post discusses the global shark fin trade and protection of endangered sharks. It notes that commercial shark fin use results in up to 73 million sharks killed annually. Shark fisheries dramatically reduce populations and affect entire ecosystems. There is growing trade regulation and classification of threatened shark species in response to their exploitation. Links are provided to additional resources on these topics.

1. Selected Social Media Post
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2. Theme
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The Global Shark Fin Trade and the
Protection of Endangered Sharks

3. Research
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Commercial Shark Fin
Use
- Trade in shark fins has
resulted in up to 73 million
sharks killed a year
https://awionline.org/content/shark-finning

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Exploitation of shark populations
- Shark fisheries
dramatically reduce
populations and affect
entire ecosystems
https://isiria.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/photography-how-overfishing-takes-place/

5. Research
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- Growing trade
regulation and
classification of
endangered species
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2019/01/11/record-number-of-countries-sign-on-to-protect-sharks-and-rays
Threatened Species and Conservation

6. Diigo Link
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https://www.diigo.com/user/jazzyking