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Sharks Cut and Left to Die - Outlaw the Practice of Shark Finning Once and For All
Target: U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: Oceana
In 2000, the U.S. government enacted the Shark Finning Prohibition Act, intending to stop shark finning. This Act made it illegal to have fins aboard a fishing vessel without the corresponding carcass.
However, fishermen can land fins in a specified ratio to the shark carcasses. A ratio system is not the best way to enforce a finning ban because some carcasses could still be discarded at sea. Also, it is difficult to prove the carcasses on board the vessel actually match the fins on board, which could allow for the landing of fins from prohibited shark species.
The Shark Conservation Act of 2008 would require that all vessels, not just fishing vessels, follow this law and remove the ratio of fins to carcass weight. In addition, the bill encourages international efforts to protect shark populations. Tell Congress to do now what they thought they did eight years ago - close the loophole in the Shark Finning Prohibition Act. Warning: Video contains graphic content.
Sponsored by: Oceana
However, fishermen can land fins in a specified ratio to the shark carcasses. A ratio system is not the best way to enforce a finning ban because some carcasses could still be discarded at sea. Also, it is difficult to prove the carcasses on board the vessel actually match the fins on board, which could allow for the landing of fins from prohibited shark species.
The Shark Conservation Act of 2008 would require that all vessels, not just fishing vessels, follow this law and remove the ratio of fins to carcass weight. In addition, the bill encourages international efforts to protect shark populations. Tell Congress to do now what they thought they did eight years ago - close the loophole in the Shark Finning Prohibition Act. Warning: Video contains graphic content.
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These kinds of acts just make absolutely no sense, and are barbaric, cruel, inhumane, and a million other words I can't think up at the moment. Close this loophole and end this tragic practice! How horrible, how painful, how COLD-BLOODED AND CRUEL. This should be ended once and for all not only here, but around the world as well. Help make that a reality! I'd like to see some of these peoples' arms cut-off and see how long they last with the pain. Please, fix this and put an end to sharks suffering!
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because if all the sharks get depleated then the whole eco system will get off balance and everything will get over populated. we have to have sharks, they are not meant to be killed by us. we need to protect them.
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This is a terribly inhumane thing to do to an animal. Just imagine you were that shark.
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I am scared of Sharks, and I would not do this!!! SHAME ON YOU.......
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Killing the wildlife of this world will leave us in a world much different than the one we have loved for our whole lives. We must see to it that justice prevails in the treatment of others !!! Whether it be humans or any other animal !
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All I can say is SUPPORT THE ACT...PRTOECT THE SHARKS...THIS SHARK FINNING IS DIGUSTING AND CRUEL.
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This is an easy way to show you're a compassionate person. There are no countervailing concerns to weigh. Get Congress to take action now.
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Consider this: is it even possible to enact enough laws to halt the insanity of the human race? Why are we as a species, bent on not only self destruction, but the destruction of the Earth and everything on it? This one action will prevent sharks from suffering this horrific and inhumane fate. Please, support HR 5741.
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The film I watched on this made me cry to think another human being could be so cruel and inhuman. WHY would something like this be allowed to happen? It makes no sense.....
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what type of idiots are these people to cut off fins from animals. why dont someone cut an arm off the idoits doin this and lets see how long they live!
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Our oceans must remain as natural as possible, with as little interference from humans as possible. Our oceans' health, and all the creatures in them, is a barometer for the health of our planet. Sharks play a vital role in our ecosystem, and to disturb the system is asking for long-term damage to our planet. Not to mention, this practice is cruel and barbaric.
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This loophole must be closed immediately. Finning is a barbaric practice. It is also time to put a moritorium on shark killing.
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Shark finning is an abhorant, inhumane, and wasteful practice, which needs to be stopped.
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