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Call for a Global Ban on the Brutal Practice of Shark Finning
Target: William Hogarth,, Administrator, National Marine Fisheries ServiceSponsored by: Care2, Care2
It's too barbaric to imagine, but it happens all too often. Fishermen catch a shark, slice off its fins, and then, cast it back into the water to bleed a slow, painful death. Whats worse, this practice has accelerated in recent years, driven by increased consumer demand for shark fin soup across Asia, where it is considered a delicacy.
Shark finning is pushing the species dangerously close to extinction. Recent studies show the shark population has declined roughly 90% since the 1950s, with exploitation worsening in recent years. But the oceans cannot thrive without predator species -- indeed, sharks play a critical role in maintaining the health of our marine ecosystems.
But theres reason for hope. Just last month, the 63 nations that comprise the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved a binding U.S. proposal to ban shark finning in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. This is a big step forward, as its the first time there has been a coordinated, multilateral effort to ban this cruel practice on the open seas.
We must not lose momentum urge U.S. officials to pursue a global ban on shark finning and an end to this barbaric practice, which continues at alarming and unsustainable rates in the Pacific Ocean and other international waters.
Shark finning is pushing the species dangerously close to extinction. Recent studies show the shark population has declined roughly 90% since the 1950s, with exploitation worsening in recent years. But the oceans cannot thrive without predator species -- indeed, sharks play a critical role in maintaining the health of our marine ecosystems.
But theres reason for hope. Just last month, the 63 nations that comprise the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved a binding U.S. proposal to ban shark finning in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. This is a big step forward, as its the first time there has been a coordinated, multilateral effort to ban this cruel practice on the open seas.
We must not lose momentum urge U.S. officials to pursue a global ban on shark finning and an end to this barbaric practice, which continues at alarming and unsustainable rates in the Pacific Ocean and other international waters.
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The protection all species is important. To reduce the population of an apex predator for something as frivilous as it's fins is a disgrace.
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no living creature deserves such a painful death
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no creature deserves to suffer a slow death.
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They should be left alone!! So leave them and their fins alone, please!
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Maybe if so called humanbeings were forced to endure the same kind of treatment they dish out, this inhuman behavior would stop.
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This barbaric practice must stop!!
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First, protection of all creatures is important;second, sharks are endangered;third, would YOU like to have your ARMS cut off?--well, what makes you better than sharks?
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shark finning is cruel and we need to show respect for all living things.
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Sharks are needed to help preserve the marine ecosystem. Sharks are now 90% extinct- and this is just since the 1950's. The wisest course of action at this point is a proactive one, therefore protected/endangered species status legislation must be initiated immediately. Thank you for your conderation in this matter.
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This short sighted and cruel activity will have a massive impact on the balance of the marine eco system and ultimately affect us all directly.....maintaining a healthy environment ensures there are enough natural resources to feed us all
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As part of the ecosystem, sharks do not deserve this needless and barbaric treatment.
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they are entitled to a place on earth just like any other life form.
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all living things are equal and deserve respect.
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They are part of the Undersea life balance.AndThis is a CRUEL practice.JUST STOP IT !
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shark finning in which fishermen slice off a shark's fin and throw the carcass overboard is a barbaric waste of a valuable resource. Shark fins are a delicacy in Asian countries and command high prices: shark fin soup sells for more than $100 in Singapore, according to WildAid, an environmental group. All shark finning must be banned.
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lets cut humans arms off
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take away the predator-prey balance in the ocean and humans will eventually pay a price bigger than possibly imagined!
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we are still a barbaric race,instead of the shark being labelled fierce it should be the other way around. we are more devastating and cruel.shame on us!!
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What a disgrace. May the customers and fishermen catch a fish version of SARS.
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Totally barbaric, just for soup ? People who do this ought to have something they value cut off !
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By banning the barbaric act of finning (and extinction) of sharks, we can lead the way toward a less barbaric and more peaceful way of life for all species, including the human species.
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It is cruel, inhumane and immoral! Stop this barbaric slaughter now.
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Sharks are not my favourite creatures but they play an important role in ocean ecology & this is barbaric.
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The people that do this are so stupid they don't deserve to survive. But it is not they who will not survive, it is their children and our children. With the worldwide human population what it is and what we are doing to our oceans in general, sharks specifically, it won't be long before we do not have the ocean as a food source.
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I love animals
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