Thousands of shark fins were confiscated by Colombian authorities before they could be illegally shipped to Hong Kong, officials said. Bogota “seized 3,493 shark fins and 117 kilos of fish ...

Colombian authorities said on Friday they have confiscated a shipment of 3,493 shark fins which were to be illegally trafficked to Hong Kong from Bogota's airport.

More than 3,000 shark fins confiscated in Colombia Thousands of shark fins were confiscated by Colombian authorities before they could be illegally shipped to Hong Kong, officials said.

The primary reason is overfishing; shark meat and fins are highly sought. “They are being killed at a rate that cannot be sustained in the future,” said Cardeñosa.

BOGOTA, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Colombian authorities said on Friday they have confiscated a shipment of 3,493 shark fins which were to be illegally trafficked to Hong Kong from Bogota's airport.