A new report by Shark Guardian reveals fishery observer reports of shark finning and other malpractices on Marine Stewardship Council certified vessels are being routinely ignored.
The MSC is an international non-profit organisation which rewards sustainable fishing practices.
Shark Guardian identified a total of 24 incidents of shark finning taking place in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.
Spokesperson Alex Hofford spoke to Worlwatch's Perlina Lau about the deep crisis sharks are facing.
