Many people assume that because they don’t eat shark fin soup, they can’t possibly be contributing to the demise of the sharks and rays. While shark fin soup does account for a considerable amount of shark consumption, there are many other culprits. Even the most avid of conservationists are shocked to realize they’ve been contributing to the decimation of sharks unknowingly. It’s quite likely you’ve consumed shark - and even have products containing sharks in your home – without being aware of it. There’s even shark in many of our cosmetics!