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Kiribati detains Chinese vessel for illegal shark finning
Kiribati maritime police have detained a Chinese fishing vessel for the illegal harvesting of shark fins. Although the ship was licensed to operate within Kiribati’s exclusive economic zone, inspectors discovered shark fins on board, which constitutes a breach of its licensing conditions.
The vessel has been escorted to Christmas Island for further investigation. This incident occurred during a broader surveillance crackdown conducted by 11 Pacific island nations between August 3 and August 14, which resulted in the detention of four vessels.
Shark finning—the practice of removing fins from live sharks and discarding the carcasses—is banned across much of the Pacific. Fisheries researcher Andrew Chin of James Cook University noted that these practices have caused massive declines in shark populations.
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Andrew Chin · China · James Cook University · Kiribati · Tom Redfern
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Four vessels were detained during the regional surveillance crackdown. hongkongfp.com · www.n-tv.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eleven Pacific island nations conducted a surveillance crackdown between August 3 and August 14. hongkongfp.com · www.n-tv.de
- [DISPUTED] The Chinese ship held a license to operate in Kiribati waters. hongkongfp.com · www.n-tv.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shark finning has led to massive declines in shark populations. hongkongfp.com · www.n-tv.de
- [DISPUTED] Kiribati maritime police detained a Chinese vessel for illegally harvesting shark fins. hongkongfp.com · www.n-tv.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chinese vessel was escorted to Christmas Island for investigation after shark fins were found on board. hongkongfp.com