Research
One major problem is that the oceans are huge, covering 72% of the earths surface, and is very deep. It would take many years to catalog and understand all of the life and ecosystems that exist. While a daunting task it is one that is important for managing the oceans ecosystems and the life they contain.
Educate
Even though there is much research to be done, we should be informing and educating people about the importance of the ocean and the animals they contain. Especially keystone predators like sharks. Sharks play an important in maintaining the populations of other species. This role should not be disturbed too heavily because of some known and future unknown effects it could have on the oceans. When people know more of what is happening they can help to stop the reasons for Shark Finning and maybe come up with an alternative.
Restore Balance
One way to perhaps still make sharks available for special occasions is to limit the number of sharks that can be taken. To do this would require many countries to agree on and enforce laws to support maintaining shark populations and respecting peoples rights and traditions.
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