Shark Fin Soup a Meal of the Past?

Posted on July 29, 2019 by bansharkfinning

Is Shark Fin Soup a meal of the past? With the shark conservation movement gaining a larger platform through social media services you would think that of Shark Fin Soup is a meal of the past in the United States. Unfortunately, it is not a meal of the past quite like you would think.

The Animal Welfare Institute says that as many as 200 restaurants throughout the United States serve Shark Fin Soup. 200!! Landlocked states like Arizona have at least four restaurants that serve Shark Fin Soup. There are only 12 states in the United States that ban the sale of Shark Fin Soup. The United States needs to be better!

I urge you to stop going to these restaurants and write to their owners to encourage removing Shark Fin Soup from their menus. Write letters to governors, mayors, and other local legislators to ban the sale of Shark Fin Soup in your state!

AWI Say No to Shark Fin Soup Logo

Shark Fin Soup has caused, and is continuing to cause, dangerous imbalances in marine communities worldwide.

Read the full article by The Maritime Executive here.

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Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2019 Lineup

Posted on July 29, 2019 by bansharkfinning

Here is a no nonsense look at Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2019 lineup

Image by http://www.bansharkfinning.com

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New York State Assembly Votes Unanimously to Ban the Sale of Shark Fins

Posted on May 28, 2013 by bansharkfinning

Another step in the right direction!! The New York State Assembly voted unanimously to ban shark fin trade in the State. A measure that is aimed at the availability of Shark Fin Soup on the menus of several restaurants in New York. Archaic, right? Who would have thought that one of the most leading edge communities in the foodie world would still be engaging in the sale, use, and trade of shark fins for a soup that is virtually tasteless. How anti-avant-garde of you, New York.

The legislation is set to hit the desk of Governor Cuomo who will, hopefully, sign the bill and make New York the seventh state to ban the use, possession and sale of shark fins in the United States. Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Mass., says of the bill, “New York must not be complicit in the reprehensible practice of shark finning, which has led to the demise of shark populations worldwide.”

To read further on an article by David Knowles click here to read more from the New York Daily News.

Dehydrated Shark Fin

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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 🙂

Read the Original Article Here!

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Animal Rights Activists Protest Shark Tournament

Posted on June 19, 2009 by bansharkfinning

Stop the Shark Tourney

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Do you have what it takes to be a Shark Angel?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by bansharkfinning

Who are the Shark Angels?

Shark Angels Logo

Shark Angels Logo

Logo of the Shark Angels

Shark Angels is an organization that does for sharks what the Sea Shepherd Organization does for whales and seals. This organization is headed up by three phenomenally fearless women who specialize in various areas of shark education and conservation. These women are who I want to be, very actively “saving sharks on the last frontier.”

Shark Angel Julie, Shark Angel Alison, Shark Angel Kim

Shark Angel Julie, Shark Angel Alison, Shark Angel Kim

Each of these women has a different take on shark conservation and each are closely affiliated with a shark conservation group. Shark Angel Julie started Shark Savers, Shark Angel Alison is affiliated with the Save Our Seas Foundation and Shark Angel Kim is affliated with the shark conservation portion of the Sea Shepherd Organization (a personal favorite of mine!!). These women are everything I wish to be in the world and I can’t help but feel proud of them for taking control of a condition that went into a downward spiral. Hopefully I can one day join their fight and actively disrupt the shark finning that is raging throughout the world.

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Shark Conservation Act of 2009

Posted on April 23, 2009 by bansharkfinning

WOO HOOO!!!! The US has officially introduced this wonderful new act to conserve sharks as well as remove the previous loopholes that were shamelessly exploited. Shark Conservationists – 1 Shark Killers – 0

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Saving one sharks one country at a time!!

New Shark Conservation Poster

New Shark Conservation Poster

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“…when sharks die, the oceans die.”

Posted on April 20, 2009 by bansharkfinning

“More than 3,800 sharks were caught every 20 minutes to meet global demand for shark fin, pushing many shark species towards extinction.” -Louis Ng, Founder of Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)

A rally in Singapore opened to help decrease the demand for shark fins as well as spread the word that it is putting many species of sharks on the edge of extinction. The demand for shark fins has risen in Singapore has reason due to a growing economy. Luckily, not all of the younger generation in Singapore isn’t buying into it. Many couple who are getting married or hosting banquets are forgoing shark fin soup despite outcry from parents and guests.

The impact of overfishing for shark fins is blatant in the ecosystems of the oceans around the world. Species of fish are failing to thrive because of the mass requirement for shark fins and it will continue to be detrimental unless advocates of sharks speak up.

When visiting a restaurant that serves shark fins just say “I’ll pass” or “No thank you” … Say instead, “I’ll pass on the shark because eating it would only further profit the individuals that take pride in depleting the ocean of it’s foremost predator. Did you know….?”

Saying “Did you know…?” is the best way to get people’s attention … It’s like a trigger in people’s brains that says “HEY! She/He might be saying something cool! Wake up!” Then say something really interesting about sharks and open the window to tell someone about how being a shark advocate is a great way to join the GREEN movement and how our world would benefit from Sharks in the water.

Advocate for sharks because no matter what you are or what you eat you should not have to suffer at the bottom of the ocean (finless) for days, waiting for death because you can’t breath. I don’t know about you, but knowing I saved a life by educating someone else is a pretty cool feeling.

What if someone did this to your most beloved pet? The only difference is that this species is a major player in the oceans' ecosystem

What if someone did this to your most beloved pet? The only difference is that this species is a major player in the oceans' ecosystem

Here’s the article!

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“…it’s their ocean and we just come and play in it…”

Posted on April 16, 2009 by bansharkfinning
Sharks feeding on chum from diving tours

Sharks feeding on chum from diving tours

Now you would think that dive tours would understand the implications of chumming the waters just to watch sharks feed, to allow people to experience a shark feeding frenzy firsthand. That type of business is absolutely ludicrous because it not only puts people who use the area for recreation in danger, it will attract the larger more aggressive cousins of the White Tips and Black Tips as well as Tiger Sharks and it will cause public outcry if the sharks attack a person (on accident, of course) thinking they are chum or bait. After all, how is a shark to tell?

Let’s tackle the first issue here. People that live near the Maunalua Bay area use it to practice various water recreation sports. Several people surf in the area several times a week, canoe, swim and go boating. Like one of the individuals point out, “How many of us have gone out in boats and jumped into the water to cool off? Sharks won’t be able to distinguish the difference.” It’s not that sharks are stupid by any means, it’s just that when something (or someone) crashes into the water the sharks won’t be able to distinguish a difference thus putting scuba divers and swimmers in major danger.

The second issue here is that larger, much more aggressive predators will be attracted to the area. Sharks can smell one particle of blood in 1 million particles of water (that’s one drop of blood in 25 gallons of water). Once a shark comes across a scent they follow a scent trail until they theoretically find the source. Let’s say, hypothetically, one of these shark tours does put chum in the water to lure sharks, a large, aggressive shark follows the scent right into a popular surfing/scuba diving/ swimming area. A person is attacked (accidentally) because they are mixed in among the scent. Whose fault is it? Naturally, everyone will point to the species which cannot defend itself and did the “attacking,” the shark.

As you can tell chumming water to lure sharks is totally irresponsible and should, if possible, be stopped. Not only will it keep sharks safe, it will keep people in the water safe as well. Do you want to be attacked by a shark who associates you with chum? I know I wouldn’t 🙂

Curious about the source of all of this? Here’s the article.

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