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Oceanic Whitetip Sharks:Becoming An Endangered Species

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Whietip sharks are killed for their _______which are used to make soup in Asia.
According to the Federal Government, _________ Species Act, this species is listed as Threatened due to the declining numbers.
This shark has _________by 80 to 90% in the Pacific Ocean since the 1990's.
Other characteristics of __________ fishes are; gill slits, paired fins, and tough scales. (85)
This shark is also listed as "__________" on the Red List of Threatened species by the IUCN.
Threats include _________ pressure all over the world.
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The Conservation group ,_________, has also pushed for a broader ban on the U.S. shark fin trade.
A navy Cruiser, the USS ___________. was sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II and some sailors were attacked and eaten by Sharks.
Sharks and rays are fish with jaws and sharp teeth and have a cartilaginous ___________. (85) .
"The Oceanic white-tip fetches high prices on the International market in Asia because it has very large ________ fins.