Australian scientist's CSI-style approach gets results in battle against illegal shark fin trade

By Bridie Smith Science Editor
Updated December 13 2015 - 10:13am, first published November 8 2015 - 12:15am
Dr Jenny Giles is an expert in identifying fins being traded illegally on the international market. Photo: NOAA
Dr Jenny Giles is an expert in identifying fins being traded illegally on the international market. Photo: NOAA
The dried internal fibers extracted from a shark fin. Photo: Jenny Giles
The dried internal fibers extracted from a shark fin. Photo: Jenny Giles
Australian forensic specialist Dr Jenny Giles inspecting a shipment of dried shark fins in the US. Photo: NOAA
Australian forensic specialist Dr Jenny Giles inspecting a shipment of dried shark fins in the US. Photo: NOAA

As subjects in criminal investigations go, sharks probably aren't the first things that come to mind.