Coral on list of protected reef species

Pacific nations are trying to stop trading in endangered Silky sharks. According to Wikipedia, Silky sharks are valued for their fins, and to a lesser extent their meat, hide, liver oil, and jaws. Because of their abundance, they form a major component of commercial and artisanal shark fisheries in many countries. Their association with tuna results in many sharks being taken as bycatch in tuna fisheries. However, data now suggest that silky shark numbers are declining around the world. 16090922