Finning – this practice is not aphrodisiac and it kills sharks

Imagine planning a romantic evening for you and your lover. Your night’s events begin at a dimly lit table, maybe the low hum of Marvin or Barry in the background, and a light meal with cheeses, oysters, chocolate-dipped fruits, and sparkling wine. Well, have you ever thought about adding Shark Fin Soup to the menu?

Why finning is not aphrodisiac

Yes… Shark Fin Soup. It’s up there with seal genitals, reindeer velvet, and rhino horn- all aphrodisiacs touted by Asian herbalist shops.

History of finning sharks in Asia

Not coveted solely as an aphrodisiac, shark fin has been sought as a gourmet delicacy among Asian cultures since 980 A.D.

The high market value, due to its scarcity, makes shark fin a symbol of wealth and stature. However, with the growth of Asia’s economy, the population is indulging more in such trendy and exotic cuisine. In addition to Asia’s indulgence, is the world’s newfound interest in maintaining youth between the sheets.

This high demand for the sharks’ dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins are causing a great depletion in one of the globe’s greatest predators. The high price of finning outweighs the value of the rest of the shark.

Unfortunately, this has brought about a brutal method for obtaining fins. The shark is caught, fins removed and the bodies are left like logs slowing drifting into the abyss.

Shark fin is not a virility enhancer

Even though the ingestion of shark fin is believed to enhance virility, scientifically, the fin is not proven to have the necessary composition. Shark meat does possess a great amount of Omega-3, cartilage, and Squalene but these nutrients are not found en masse in the fin of the shark.

Shark meat has been credited with enhancing the immune system, the health of joints, and assisting in the body’s circulatory system.

It is acknowledged that as nutritious food, the meat and the animal’s organs encourage a healthy nervous system and brain function–increasing overall organ productivity and vitality. Bottom line: If a shark’s fins possessed the healing powers of the shark’s liver then perhaps it could be more active on human sex organs.

So, despite the hype, I ask you to consider sticking to the oysters, chocolate-dipped fruit, and sparkling wine you originally planned. I think Marvin and Barry may help more than a plate of a shark-endangering fin.

And if you’re ready to explore sone exotic – and effective – aphrodisiacs, take a look at our list of Foods of Love for effective aphrodisiac ingredients like absinthe, goji berry and horny goat weed.

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Delahna Flagg

Delahna Flagg is a classically trained chef and nutrition expert with a PhD in Holistic Health. She is best recognized as the chef and co-star of Pamela Anderson's The Sensual Vegan web series. She is a Center for Mind-Body Medicine practitioner. She also works as a nutritional value recipe development consultant. Delahna is the co-author of Amazon bestselling dessert cookbook Eat Cake Naked and has served as our Director of Nutrition for over ten years.

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