Re: Weird Food - Care to share?
Scot, it not only happens on your side. Many foreigners come to the M'sian waters and take what they like, especially the Tiger Cowries which are very beautiful. They take suitcases back with them. I have seen this happen on our east coast beaches.
About the shark's fin soup, it has been around for centuries(much more) as a traditional festivity dish for the Chinese and there was no threat to the sharks then as it was taken off sharks that were to be eaten. However, with the CITES and conservations' alert about 20 yrs ago, it created a curiosity among the people in general. This has caused the price to go up thus making it a must taste and a niche food. Many people in the illegal trade are actually happy when it comes to a ban on any species. It just makes the price go higher. This is what they tell me.
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Tog Tan has sadly suddenly passed away 6/16/09. We will miss you Tog Tan.
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