But the shark's fin was exquisite: Each filament was silky and jellied, but with a delicately chewy texture. As I sipped the soup, the filaments fluttered against every surface of my mouth, impossible ...

The U.S. is set to ban the buying and selling of shark fins, a lucrative ingredient prized in some cuisines but that is tied to a practice condemned by wildlife advocates as cruel and unethical. The ...

Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute has sent letters of warning to restaurants in major cities that offer shark fin soup on their menus. In addition, the organization is working to expand its ...