Sign CCWA’s petition against the shark cull in Western Australia
Despite a lack of evidence suggesting that killing random sharks would actually reduce the already minimal risk of a shark attack, the Western Australian government has started a shark cull. There are...
View ArticleHave your say on the shark cull in Western Australia
This alert was received today from the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Please leave thoughtful comments saying why you oppose the shark cull. “When the Premier of Western Australia, Colin...
View ArticleHilton Worldwide To Ban Shark Fin from April 1, 2014
Hilton Worldwide recently contacted StopSharkFinning.net to inform us that they have taken the decision to ban shark fin in all owned and managed properties across Asia Pacific by April 1, 2014. Hilton...
View ArticleNOAA Proposal Could Negate Hawaii Shark Fin Ban
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – the agency responsible for “fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce” – believes that Hawaii’s shark fin ban is...
View ArticleWho is killing sharks in the Atlantic?
Millions upon millions of sharks are being killed in the Atlantic by European fishing vessels, with just one country – Spain – accounting for a massive 57% of reported landings. Other countries...
View Article24 hrs left to show your support for massive marine reserve!
There are just 24 hours left to show your support for the creation of a huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean. The fishing lobby is fighting hard to get the plans for the reserve watered down – so...
View ArticlePublic Pressure Brings Forward New Zealand Shark Fin Ban
Public pressure has convinced the New Zealand government to put in place a shark finning ban earlier than anticipated. The ban will come into effect on October 1st and will make it is illegal to kill...
View ArticleIndiana Kids Educate School About Shark Finning
Jasonville art teacher Amy Campbell recently gave her 5th graders an art lesson with a difference. Amy introduced the Shakamak Elementary class to the controversial issue of shark finning – the...
View ArticleGrubHub still listing restaurants that sell shark fin soup
Despite considerable pressure from consumers, GrubHub are still listing restaurants that sell shark fin soup (as well as fois gras, which is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese). A petition which...
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