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May 24, 2012
Help Stop Shark Finning
Every year, in oceans around the world, tens of millions of sharks are hunted to meet the demand for shark fin soup. You can help stop this from happening.
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May 22, 2012
Port Moody Becomes First British Columbian Municipality to Pass Ban on Shark Fin Trade
HSI/Canada and other leading animal protection groups applaud the recent decision by the Port Moody, British Columbia City Council to ban the trade, sale and distribution of shark fin products in the municipality.
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May 17, 2012
Shark Advocates Join New York City Council Member Margaret Chin to Rally for State Legislation to Protect Sharks and Oceans
A coalition of animal welfare, environmental and conservation organizations joined City Council Member Margaret Chin to announce her resolution in support of the state legislation to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 25, 2012
Loopholes in EU Shark Finning Legislation Must Close, Says European Parliament’s Environment Committee
HSI/Europe welcomed strong backing by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee for the European Commission’s proposal to amend an EU ban on shark finning.
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April 25, 2012
Help Stop Shark Finning
HSI/Canada is working to stop shark finning.
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April 25, 2012
Environmental and Humane Groups Praise Costa Rica for Groundbreaking Proposal on the International Protection of Hammerhead Sharks
Humane Society International, along with partner organizations, commended Costa Rica for taking the lead in the international protection of oceanic wildlife by listing the Sphyrna lewini species of hammerhead sharks within the Appendix III of CITES.
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February 13, 2012
Sending Sharks a Valentine
“Fin Free Weddings for Everlasting Bliss,” a six-month-long campaign that partnered HSI with the Environment and Animal Society Taiwan (EAST), encouraged young couples to remove shark fin dishes from their wedding banquet menus and raised awareness among their family and peers through a No Shark Fin pledge.
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January 17, 2012
HSI Statement on Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Shark Fin Ban
In January 2012, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced its “Sustainable Seafood Policy” and discontinued use of all shark fin products.
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November 21, 2011
HSI Commends European Commission for its Proposal to End Shark Finning
HSI Europe applauds the European Commission for adopting a strong draft legislative proposal on shark finning. The new legislation would ensure that all sharks caught by EU vessels anywhere in the world must be landed with their fins naturally attached to their carcasses, without exception.
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November 17, 2011
Shark Finning in Europe: A Timeline for Change
Both wasteful and inhumane, shark finning contributes to the decimation of shark populations worldwide. HSI Europe is working to bring an end to this cruel practice.
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November 15, 2011
Why The EU Shark Finning Ban Needs Strengthening
Both wasteful and inhumane, shark finning contributes to the decimation of shark populations worldwide. HSI Europe is working to bring an end to this cruel practice.
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October 26, 2011
HSI Canada Applauds City of Toronto for Landmark Ban on Shark Fin Trade
HSI Canada applauds the historic decision by the Toronto City Council to ban the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins and their byproducts within the Toronto City limits. The move comes on the heels of similar prohibitions that have recently been passed in the cities of Brantford, Mississauga and Oakville.
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August 19, 2011
HSI and the Jane Goodall Institute China Join to Protect Sharks
HSI and the Jane Goodall Institute China's Roots & Shoots Beijing program teamed up with the Beijing Zoo to promote shark protection with a photo exhibit that showcased these magnificent creatures.
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August 12, 2011
EU: Un"fin"ished Business for Sharks
As part of European Shark Week 2011, HSI and the Shark Alliance reminded EU fisheries ministers of the need to protect sharks from overexploitation and the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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July 12, 2011
Taiwan to Implement Fins-Attached Policy for Shark Fishing
Taiwan became the first country in Asia to implement a fins-attached policy (beginning in 2012) to strengthen its shark management and conservation measures.
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July 11, 2011
Tuna Commission Approves Whitetip Shark Protection in Eastern Pacific, But Finning Ban Remains Weak
At the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission, HSI applauds the efforts of this regional body to protect whitetip sharks while urging member countries to do more for other threatened species.
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June 29, 2011
Shark Finning and the European Union
Both wasteful and inhumane, shark finning contributes to the decimation of shark populations worldwide. HSI Europe is working to bring an end to this cruel practice.
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May 23, 2011
HSI and The HSUS Praise Assembly for Passing California Shark Protection Bill
The HSUS and HSI applauded the California State Assembly for approving a bill to combat the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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May 5, 2011
Saving Sharks on Earth Day
Humane Society International partnered with Hong Kong Shark Foundation and the Beijing Animal Rescue Branch to rally support for sharks on Earth Day.
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April 27, 2011
Shun Lee West Restaurant Shuns Shark Fin Soup
HSI and The Animal Welfare Institute applauded Shun Lee West restaurant of New York City for removing shark fin soup from its menu.
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