Its true, shark fin is only consumed as a luxury item. You are seen as wealthy or "atas" to be able to afford shark fin

If it doesn't have that luxury tag, I doubt anyone would want to eat such tasteless fare that has no known nutrition value.

Many are now trying to change the "shark fin = luxury" mindset, hopefully we can remove (or at least minimize) this practice in the near future.

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2137...-wildlife-trade