Forbes’ Top Shark Conservation Stories of 2018

Posted on December 28, 2018 by bansharkfinning

Forbes’  list of the top shark conservation stories of 2018 is a great look at the leaps and bounds shark conservation has taken in recent years. Conservation has moved to the forefront of the public arena with the help of Twitter, Instagram, and blogging.

The top shark conservation stories cover a broad range of categories including Science’s piece on international agreements to learn more about Greenland Sharks, climate change impacts on shark populations by , the Mediterranean shark finning ban approval (woo hoo!), and more.

If you’re looking for a review of the top shark conservation stories of 2018 or need a place to start your research process to learn more about shark conservation then click here to read the article by Forbes contributor Melissa Cristina Márquez.

LUIS JAVIER SANDOVAL / GETTY IMAGES

Swimming Bull Shark by Luis Javier Sandoval.

 

 

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Illinois to ban …. Shark Fins?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by bansharkfinning

Antonio Munoz, D-Chicago, is working to make it illegal to possess shark fins. At this time only coastal states have bans/laws such as this one. Surprisingly Senator Matt Murphy, D-Palatine, was opposed to the bill as he questioned why Illinois needs the ban. The bill in question, Bill HB4119, was “passed the House and Senate by a large margin, will be sent to the governor’s desk.” I guess baby steps are better than no steps at all 🙂

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