The EU, including the UK, banned the landing of fins not attached to sharks in 2003.i[1] House of Commons Library, Research Briefing, Shark Fins Bill, Published 14 July 2022
The UK imported 60 tonnes of shark fins per year between 2013 and 2017 and exported 5 tonnes in 2020i[1] House of Commons Library, Research Briefing, Shark Fins Bill, Published 14 July 2022.