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Shark finning proves tough to eradicate, even in ‘green’ Costa Rica

December 16, 2013Environment

The practice of catching sharks and cutting off their fins for soup and other products is lucrative business, and regulated. But illegal “finning” is tough to stop: Exhibit A is Costa Rica, which claims to be a global leader in environmental sustainability.

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