Though considered the great predators of the sea, the hundreds of species of sharks have more to fear from mankind than vice versa. Vital to healthy oceans, these animals are being overfished. Demand for shark fin soup, a delicacy in Asia, is one reason for the killing. Fins are severed from live sharks for trade.
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January 17, 2012
HSI Statement on Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Shark Fin Ban
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December 8, 2011
HSI Canada Commends Proposed Federal Ban on Shark Fin Imports
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November 21, 2011
HSI Commends European Commission for its Proposal to End Shark Finning
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October 26, 2011
HSI Canada Applauds City of Toronto for Landmark Ban on Shark Fin Trade
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August 19, 2011
HSI and the Jane Goodall Institute China Join to Protect Sharks