- Asia: The Asia-Pacific region is responsible for the majority of global shark finning. This is due to the high demand for shark fins in Asian markets, particularly in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Europe: Shark finning also occurs in European waters, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
- North America: Shark finning also occurs in North American waters, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
- South America: Shark finning also happens in South American waters, particularly in the coastal waters of Brazil and Peru.
- Africa: Shark finning also occurs in African waters, particularly in the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.