11.   An earlier commercial for the exhibit depicted shark fins cutting through the water on the Ohio River, and a third commercial is planned, Popyk said.

12.   Clennell said one of the items was dried seafood, which includes shark fins and other delicacies like the dried scallops sold in Hong Kong markets.

13.   FAO said that an increased trade in shark fins and other exotic shark products in recent years has critically endangered several species.

14.   Harry said the vessel was carrying frozen squid, frozen tuna and shark fins.

15.   In Asia, shark fin is a prized ingredient of soup, and the commercial was targeted at status-conscious Hong Kong viewers.

16.   It also made other catches on the island, like shark fins and sea cucumbers, more attractive.

17.   It was impossible to prove whether those on the yacht had bought the shark fins or fished for them in the marine reserve or elsewhere, he said.

18.   Shark fins fetch high prices in Asia, where shark fin soup is a delicacy.

19.   The Hawaii state legislature recently approved a bill that would ban the landing of shark fins in Hawaii unless they are attached to the shark.

20.   Officers alleged a quantity of shark fin and flesh was on the boat.