Facts Behind Shark Finning [Infographic]

We have all seen shark stories on TV in the past. Sharks are magnificent creatures that are portrayed as vicious and dangerous in the media. Did you know that many sharks are killed barbarically through the practice of shark finning? It’s the act of cutting of each shark’s fins with knives while they are fully conscious. After the fins are removed, the sharks are returned to the ocean, in which they suffer for days before dying. This infographic from NothingFishy takes a look at the facts behind shark finning: