Why are sharks disappearing? #Sharks #Ocean #LSE

In this episode of LSE Future Proof, we explore how Chinese food culture turned shark fin soup into a prized part of Chinese cuisine, why regulation alone failed to save marine life, and what history tells us about protecting wildlife and our ocean.

We explore research by Dr Ronald C. Po, Associate Professor in the Department of International History, on how centuries-old ideas about prestige created new markets for shark meat, and why effective conservation must address culture, not just law.

In 2026, our Future Proof series goes behind the scenes with some of LSE's sustainability experts to explore what a sustainable and resilient future could look like, and how the social sciences can help us build it.

Find out more about Future Proof: https://www.lse.ac.uk/global-school-of-sustainability/future-proof

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