Wildlife groups say 73 million sharks are killed every year, primarily for their fins, which are considered a delicacy by some cultures.<br /><br />To combat the widespread killing, the Honduran government recently joined a list of countries that have made shark fishing illegal.<br /><br />So far, the ban has proved not only good for the survival of the fish, but also for the country's economy.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Adam Raney reports from Roatan, Honduras.