We, the undersigned ask council to bring a ban to the possession, sale and consumption of shark fin and derivative products in the great city of Mississauga.
It is estimated that 90% of the world's shark populations have been decimated. This is not a natural phenomenon. Between
70 - 100 million sharks are slaughtered world-wide every year so that their fins can be used in shark fin soup. Sharks will often have their fins and tails cut off before being tossed back into the ocean to die a slow and agonizing death. This disgusting and cruel practice is made even more reprehensible by the following facts:
- Shark fin soup has no significant nutritional value
- Shark fin soup is consumed as a status symbol
- Research has shown that high levels of mercury and other toxins in fins and flesh make the soup to be considered unhealthy for human consumption
- Shark fins don't actually add flavour to the soup, only texture
Create a positive change and take a small step towards bringing balance to the oceans and securing a future for these magnificent creatures.
Thank you for your time.
