Fishmongers have been seen selling sharks openly on a roadside market in the coastal city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province. /dfic Photo

Most are small and medium-sized sharks, either fresh or dried, costing from 20 to 60 yuan (three to nine US dollars) per kilogram. /dfic Photo

Under Chinese law, consumption and sale of endangered species of shark are banned, and any shark meat to be sold must be approved by the local fisheries bureau. /dfic Photo