In the documentary Sharkwater by Rob Stewart, it shows the viewers that sharks are friendly creatures that are not as harmful as human perceive them to be and tells us that these animals should be left alone. In my perspective I persuade the readers to allow shark finning because of the cultural and employment factors that follow this industry. Shark Fin Soup: Cultural In the Chinese culture shark fin soup symbolizes wealth, power and honor. The dish is used at weddings and banquets. Shark fin soup originated in Ming Dynasty China and is considered “one of the eight treasured foods from the sea in the Chinese culture” (Shark Fin Soup). The soup became popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Taste In shark fin soup, the taste comes from the soup, while the fins are treasured for their texture; the fins themselves are nearly tasteless. Interviews with Krista Mahr and Dave Liberman said that it is “a chewy and crunch soup with a snappy gelatinous texture”(Shark Fin Soup). Although people eating the soup cannot taste the fins the soup is valued for its texture. Health Effect …show more content…
Individuals belonging to the Chinese culture believed that these fins have substances that “boost sexual effectiveness, enhance skin quality, increase energy, prevent heart disease, and lower cholesterol”(Shark Fin Soup). The Chinese traditionally used these fins to nourish vital energy and parts of the body such as kidneys, lungs; bones also there are claims that shark fins prevent cancer. Although there is no evidence that any of these traditional declarations are correct, it is still very important in the Chinese