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May 9, 2013
Notable Fishermen’s Association Joins HSI/India In Calling for Shark ‘Fins Naturally Attached’ Policy
India’s Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen called on the government to adopt a ‘fins naturally attached’ policy in support of Humane Society International/India’s campaign to end the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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May 6, 2013
New York Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to End Largest Shark Fin Trade on the Atlantic
The New York Legislature unanimously passed legislation in both chambers to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 18, 2013
Dijimos “No” a las Aletas de Tiburón
La historia de una pareja que decidió dejar de consumir platillos hechos con aleta de tiburón.
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April 18, 2013
We Say "No" to Shark Fin
The story of a couple who decided to stop eating dishes made with shark fin.
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March 27, 2013
HSI/Canada Condemns Government for Failing to Support Shark Fin Bill
HSI/Canada is deeply disappointed by the failure of the federal government to support Bill C-380 to ban the import of shark fins into Canada at Second Reading.
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March 20, 2013
Overwhelming Majority of Canadians Support a Federal Shark Fin Import Ban, Survey Finds
HSI/Canada is renewing calls for Members of Parliament to support Bill C-380 to ban the import of shark fins into Canada in response to a new Environics poll, which revealed 81 percent of Canadians support such a ban.
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March 20, 2013
HSI/Canada and MP Peggy Nash Host a Screening of "Sharkwater" in Toronto
HSI/Canada and MP Peggy Nash raised awareness about the harm caused by shark finning amongst Toronto Parkdale—High Park constituents by co-hosting a screening of award-winning documentary "Sharkwater."
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March 14, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Applaud Conservation Outcomes at CITES, Express Concern About Polar Bear Survival
The 16th meeting of the Parties of CITES closed with many positive conservation outcomes, except for the polar bear, whose status remained unchanged despite evidence the species is imperiled.
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March 14, 2013
HSI y la HSUS Felicitan a las Partes de CITES por Decisión Final de Proteger Ciertas Especies de Tiburones y Mantarrayas del Comercio Internacional
La inclusión de estas especies en los apéndices de CITES representa la primera introducción de especies comercialmente valiosas de tiburones y mantarrayas añadidas en los 40 años de historia de la Convención.
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March 14, 2013
HSI y la HSUS Celebran Resultados sobre Conservación en CITES, Expresan Preocupación por la Supervivencia de los Osos Polares
La 16ta reunión las Partes de CITES concluyó con muchos resultados positivos sobre conservación, excepto para el oso polar, cuyo estatus permaneció igual a pesar de la evidencia de que la especie está en peligro.
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March 14, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Commend CITES Parties for their Final Decision Protecting Certain Shark and Manta Ray Species from International Commercial Trade
The inclusion of these species marks the first time that shark and manta ray species with high commercial value have been granted such protections in the 40-year history of the Convention.
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March 11, 2013
HSI y la HSUS Felicitan a las Partes de CITES por Proteger Ciertas Especies de Tiburones y Rayas del Comercio Internacional
HSI y la HSUS felicitan a las Partes de CITES por proteger ciertas especies de tiburones y rayas del comercio internacional.
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March 11, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Commend CITES Parties for Protecting Certain Shark and Ray Species from International Commercial Trade
HSI and The HSUS commend CITES parties for protecting certain shark and ray species from international commercial trade
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March 1, 2013
HSI y la HSUS Instan a los Países a Proteger la Vida Silvestre del Comercio Internacional
HSI y la HSUS instaron a los países a apoyar las propuestas para aumentar o establecer protecciones para especies amenazadas por el comercio internacional durante la 16ta reunión de CITES en Tailandia.
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March 1, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Urge Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
HSI and The HSUS urged nations to support proposals to increase or establish protection for species threatened by international trade during the 16th meeting of CITES held in Thailand.
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March 1, 2013
HSI/India Calls for Government Support of CITES Proposals to Protect Shark and Ray Species
HSI/India called for support from the Indian government to provide much-needed protection for sharks and rays at the 2013 CITES meeting.
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January 28, 2013
Celebrating a Banner Year for Shark Protection
At HSI/Canada, our top priority for sharks in 2013 is to ensure that Member of Parliament Fin Donnelly’s Private Member’s Bill (C-380) to ban the import of shark fins into Canada is passed into law.
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December 27, 2012
HSI and the Jane Goodall Institute China Award Students for Their Shark Conservation Efforts
HSI and the Jane Goodall Institute China’s Roots and Shoots Beijing Program awarded six Chinese student groups USD$150 to USD$300 for designing and implementing outreach events to mobilize their communities to eschew shark fins.
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December 21, 2012
HSI Delighted by Council’s Endorsement of European Parliament’s Amendments to EU Shark Finning Ban
Humane Society International announced its delight that the Permanent Representatives Committee had endorsed the Council of the European Union’s position on the EU shark finning ban.
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December 11, 2012
HSI/Canada Celebrates New Westminster Shark Fin Ban
Humane Society International/Canada is celebrating another victory for sharks after the New Westminster City Council unanimously passed a ban on the trade, sale and distribution of shark fins.
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