We went somewhere we told not to go, to speak to people we were told were dangerous. All we found was families that lived in houses built on the fishing of sharks, families willing to engage in any alternative sent their way and welcome us into their homes. Caragh Fraser. .

Human trafficking alone is estimated to generate over USD 150 billion in annual profits for criminal enterprises globally. These are actions traditionally considered to be linked to criminal activities, however they have more involvement in fishing than we realise.

Project Hiu began to save sharks, but in order to save sharks, you start with people. From english lesson to toothbrushes, the next generation has our focus. The future of shark fishing, is not the future we want for them. 📷 Caragh Fraser

Guangzhou, is the largest shark fin trade hub in mainland China. Research conducted by @diegocardenosa tested a total of 2,000 shark fin trimmings from the Guangzhou shark fin market with a successful identification of 86.3% to the species or genus level. (PLEASE SHARE)

Identification of unknown shark fins from Indonesian fish markets revealed a fishery that is heavily exploiting threatened and near threatened species. In total, 80% of the species identified are either considered endangered, vulnerable or near threatened.

Sharks can be terrifying, instinct driven and dangerous. But it continues to be humans that shock me with their lack of empathy and evil ways.

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Welcome to the year we hope to change the world. Good things are coming. Thank you for your support 💜

Manan has an infectious smile and attitude. I have seen him fishing sharks, I have seen him with tourists, his natural skills in the water and his desire to work hard at whatever his doing is why we love him so much. His main motivation to fish is his sons school fees.

So excited to start this new adventure alongside @plansartstudio Isaac Lee @lilheroesnft @exilecontent Nicolas Ibarguen to support our work in Indonesia and shark conservation. finance.yahoo.com/news/edgar-pla…

Hammerhead are amongst the top 5 most common species in the shark fin retail Markets in Hong Kong but the legal importation was only 0.4% of the fins coming in 2015.