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    shark fin

    US /ʃɑrk fɪn/

    ・

    UK /ʃɑ:k fin/

    B1
    n.NounA fin on the back of a shark.
    The shark's dorsal fin is visible above the water.
    n.NounThe fin of a shark used as a food ingredient, especially in soup.
    Shark fin soup is considered a delicacy in some cultures.

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    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • Shark fin soup is seen as a delicacy and status symbol in many Asian markets.

      Shark fin soup is seen as a delicacy and status symbol in many Asian markets.

    • A single whale shark fin can fetch tens of thousands of dollars in some Chinese restaurants,

      A single whale shark fin can fetch tens of thousands of dollars in some Chinese restaurants,

    C1

    The Biggest Chinatown

    10:08The Biggest Chinatown
    • And Fukahire means shark fin.

      And Fukahire means shark fin.

    • So I'm having a shark fin bun, a steamed bun.

      So I'm having a shark fin bun, a steamed bun.

    B1

    EMPTY OCEANS: Is The World Running Out Of Fish?

    17:00EMPTY OCEANS: Is The World Running Out Of Fish?
    • With 73 million sharks killed every year for the shark fin industry and 40 to 50 million sharks dying every year as bykill, not to mention the impact of shark kills, the ocean's most vital predators are under attack,

      With 73 million sharks killed every year for the shark fin industry and 40 to 50 million sharks dying every year as bykill, not to mention the impact of shark kills, the ocean's most vital predators are under attack,

    • With 73 million sharks killed every year for the shark fin industry and 40-50 million sharks

      With 73 million sharks killed every year for the shark fin industry and 40-50 million sharks

    B1

    A 1990s problem solver

    07:12A 1990s problem solver
    • Is it in the shape of a shark fin?

      Is it in the shape of a shark fin?

    • Is it in the shape of a—of a—a shark fin?

      Is it in the shape of a—of a—a shark fin?

    B1

    Zoo Tours: Monterey Bay Aquarium | PART ONE

    11:52Zoo Tours: Monterey Bay Aquarium | PART ONE
    • The world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium has been revolutionizing marine husbandry, research and expanding conservation efforts since 1984, like campaigning to ban the shark fin trade in California, organizing a strong commitment to sustainable seafood, successfully caring for and releasing great white sharks, and so much more that you'll learn along the way.

      The world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium has been revolutionizing marine husbandry, research and expanding conservation efforts since 1984, like campaigning to ban the shark fin trade in California, organizing a strong commitment to sustainable seafood, successfully caring for and releasing great white sharks, and so much more that you'll learn along the way.

    • and expanding conservation efforts since 1984, like campaigning to ban the shark fin trade in California, organizing a strong commitment to sustainable seafood, successfully caring for and releasing great white sharks, and

      and expanding conservation efforts since 1984, like campaigning to ban the shark fin trade in California, organizing a strong commitment to sustainable seafood, successfully caring for and releasing great white sharks, and

    B2

    Mazda 3 Review

    04:30Mazda 3 Review
    • too, with twin exhausts, shark fin antenna, and a subtle roof spoiler, while the proportions

      too, with twin exhausts, shark fin antenna, and a subtle roof spoiler, while the proportions

    B2

    Day 1 - Ease Into It - 30 Days of Yoga

    34:57Day 1 - Ease Into It - 30 Days of Yoga
    • kind of like a little Namaste shark fin. So articulating your intention here for your

      kind of like a little Namaste shark fin. So articulating your intention here for your

    • Walk the elbows forward and bring them up overhead, kind of like a little namaste shark fin.

      Walk the elbows forward and bring them up overhead, kind of like a little namaste shark fin.

    B2

    How to Smuggle Million Dollar Goods | The Business of Crime

    07:03How to Smuggle Million Dollar Goods | The Business of Crime
    • It proved an eclectic haul—fake luxury handbags, high-end watches, cigars, food, even exotic animal parts, including endangered shark fin.

      It proved an eclectic haul—fake luxury handbags, high-end watches, cigars, food, even exotic animal parts, including endangered shark fin.

    A1

    12 Tips For Sustainable Travel

    13:1812 Tips For Sustainable Travel
    • And to state the obvious, do not take any animal products as souvenirs, especially ivory, tiger bone, shark fin soup, or anything else recommended in Chinese medicine to make the man strong like bull.

      And to state the obvious, do not take any animal products as souvenirs, especially ivory, tiger bone, shark fin soup, or anything else recommended in Chinese medicine to make the man strong like bull.

    B1

    Everything You Need To Know About Murder Hornets In 6 Minutes

    05:45Everything You Need To Know About Murder Hornets In 6 Minutes
    • These hornets have large mouths shaped like a spiked shark fin, mouths that are able to decapitate victims.

      These hornets have large mouths shaped like a spiked shark fin, mouths that are able to decapitate victims.

    C1