50k dried shark fins disguised as car parts seized at US ports, worth over $1M

50k dried shark fins disguised as car parts seized at US ports, worth over $1M

In October, Fish and Wildlife Service inspectors made a massive bust of illegal dried shark fins. The agency announced the operation on its Facebook page, revealing approximately 50,000 fins were seized across 20 shipments at four ports. They totaled over 1,600 pounds and were valued at more than $1 million. Inspectors intercepted the first shipment in Anchorage, Alaska, triggering a more extensive investigation. The follow-up led to the discove…