Problem 1: Based on your scientific discovery on the topic, do you think taking shark fin soup off restaurant menus resolves the issue of overfishing endangered sharks?
Problem 2: Some people believe that sharks are just fish, which should be a resource to be harvested, like potatoes, to support both fishing economies and cultural traditions that prize shark fin soup. It is imperialistic and unjust for Americans to impose their ethical values on Chinese traditions and the Chinese community. What do you think?
Problem 3: Do you agree that restaurant businesses, such as the Asian restaurants in Canada and Disneyland in Hong Kong should remove this culturally important item from their menus? How will this affect the business in a highly competitive Asian restaurant environment?
Problem 4: How should restaurant businesses respond when cultural norms clash with ethical principles and environmental concerns?
Problem 5: Do you know the harvest, production, or consumption of any food item from another cuisine that its traditional and cultural significance clashes with ethical and/or environmental concerns? Please describe the issue briefly.