How much is a bowl of Shark Fin Soup?

I'm Asian and I loved shark fin soup.

I mean, seriously, who doesn't? The soup is the best! But is it really... the best?

I recently came across videos on Youtube, 'Gordon Ramsey: Shark Bait'. Those videos made me think, is it really worth it to have that bowl of soup? It is expensive after all, but more importantly, we are killing these sharks JUST for their fins, while tossing their bodies back to the ocean. Some sharks are even endangered and protected species! 

What annoys me more, shark fin soup actually have very little nutritional value. The myths about shark fin soup that it will make you stronger, healthier, younger, etc. That's rubbish. Having shark fin soup is merely a symbol of wealth and power. So you're actually having that dish, believing that you're better than everyone else. 

Looking back to the history, shark fin soup were served for the emperors. That is why shark fin soups are served during special occasions. But do mind the fact that "73 million sharks a year are being served up to make celebration soup."

So how much does a bowl of Shark Fin Soup really cost? The depleting population of endangered species? Or the fact that we're jeopardizing the ocean ecosystems? The prestige of eating shark fin soup is just made up. Think again before you order that on the menu.


Finally, enjoy the 3 videos that I mentioned earlier. Cheers!