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Sharks Cut and Left to Die - Outlaw the Practice of Shark Finning Once and For All
Target: U.S. Senate
Sponsored by: Oceana
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.
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.
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# 6,250:
12:21 pm PDT, May 13,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 6,249:
12:15 pm PDT, May 13,
S Hinton, New York
if we lost sharks, our ecosystem would be forever and permanently damaged!!!
if we lost sharks, our ecosystem would be forever and permanently damaged!!!
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12:12 pm PDT, May 13,
Wayne Kalyn, New Jersey
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11:57 am PDT, May 13,
Petra Luna, California
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11:48 am PDT, May 13,
Mel Skluzacek, New York
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11:11 am PDT, May 13,
Melody Mischke, Colorado
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10:57 am PDT, May 13,
Tiffani Bellia, Texas
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10:43 am PDT, May 13,
Jennifer Mosher, Tennessee
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10:37 am PDT, May 13,
Trish Gibson, Indiana
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10:31 am PDT, May 13,
Gio Ciaccio, Pennsylvania
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10:27 am PDT, May 13,
Andrea Hall, Texas
# 6,239:
10:10 am PDT, May 13,
Devin Fahey, Massachusetts
# 6,238:
9:50 am PDT, May 13,
Linda Ronquillo, New Jersey
PLEASE DONT LET THIS ACT OF CRUELTY CONTINUE .PLEASE HELP THEM PLEASEE DONT LET PEOPLE KILL THEM PLEASE
PLEASE DONT LET THIS ACT OF CRUELTY CONTINUE .PLEASE HELP THEM PLEASEE DONT LET PEOPLE KILL THEM PLEASE
# 6,237:
9:44 am PDT, May 13,
Jon Senour, California
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9:43 am PDT, May 13,
Holly Holtrop, Florida
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8:51 am PDT, May 13,
Alicia Beauchaine, Utah
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Sara Smith, Connecticut
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Marjorie Miller, Georgia
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7:43 am PDT, May 13,
Alexis Beaven, Missouri
# 6,231:
7:26 am PDT, May 13,
Cindy Cantrell, Tennessee
"The Greatness of a Nation and it's moral progress cna be judged by the way it's animals are treated" Gandhi By respecting animals we set a example for our children who can pass it on
"The Greatness of a Nation and it's moral progress cna be judged by the way it's animals are treated" Gandhi By respecting animals we set a example for our children who can pass it on
# 6,230:
7:18 am PDT, May 13,
Lisa L Hawkins, Georgia
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4:25 am PDT, May 13,
Sylvia T, California
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Nadine Lavallé, Belgium
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Castillo Victoria, France
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2:47 am PDT, May 13,
Lynda Lowe, United Kingdom
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Dave Masucci, New York
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1:14 am PDT, May 13,
Robert Taft, California
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12:30 am PDT, May 13,
Jason Kefelian, Virginia
If we make such a stink over Michael Vick killing dogs why should this be any different?
If we make such a stink over Michael Vick killing dogs why should this be any different?
# 6,222:
11:17 pm PDT, May 12,
Lisa Tomlinson, Michigan
This is like cutting off someone's arm and leaving them to bleed to death or suffocate from drowning. I can't even imagine the pain that these creatures feel. Ths has to stop. We barely even understand these creatures and we kill that many. It's disgusting. We have so much to learn and in so many ways......
This is like cutting off someone's arm and leaving them to bleed to death or suffocate from drowning. I can't even imagine the pain that these creatures feel. Ths has to stop. We barely even understand these creatures and we kill that many. It's disgusting. We have so much to learn and in so many ways......
# 6,221:
10:17 pm PDT, May 12,
Christina Petras, Nevada
# 6,220:
9:12 pm PDT, May 12,
Sharon Swidler, Illinois
It's hard to believe that anyone engages in and defends sick, inhumane practices such as this.
It's hard to believe that anyone engages in and defends sick, inhumane practices such as this.
# 6,219:
8:58 pm PDT, May 12,
Mike Veale, California
The amount of these key predators is in serious danger already, the finning needs to be taken care of immidiately
The amount of these key predators is in serious danger already, the finning needs to be taken care of immidiately
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7:49 pm PDT, May 12,
Robert Atwood, New Jersey
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Saira Dar, Texas
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Name not displayed, Illinois
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Kelly Moyer, Nebraska
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6:17 pm PDT, May 12,
Peter Wong, California
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6:12 pm PDT, May 12,
Michael Carter, California
What a cruel, wasteful and barbaric practice. This does NOT belong in an enlightened 21st century society. Shark finning is just one more ridiculous practice encouraged by human greed and insensitivity. Please support HR 5741.
What a cruel, wasteful and barbaric practice. This does NOT belong in an enlightened 21st century society. Shark finning is just one more ridiculous practice encouraged by human greed and insensitivity. Please support HR 5741.
# 6,212:
5:59 pm PDT, May 12,
Krista La Frenz, New York
Please stop the needless killing of sharks for 1% of its body. I think the world can live without Shark fin soup.
Please stop the needless killing of sharks for 1% of its body. I think the world can live without Shark fin soup.
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5:51 pm PDT, May 12,
Cori Cooper, Ohio
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Monica Espinosa, Mexico
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4:55 pm PDT, May 12,
Sandra Couch, Illinois
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4:36 pm PDT, May 12,
Becky Lennon, Oregon
# 6,207:
4:36 pm PDT, May 12,
CAROLE SHELTON, California
The practice of maiming wildlife for any reason is barbaric.
The practice of maiming wildlife for any reason is barbaric.
# 6,206:
4:34 pm PDT, May 12,
John Martino, Maryland
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3:28 pm PDT, May 12,
Donna Chappell, Florida
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3:16 pm PDT, May 12,
Carolyn Yurick, Pennsylvania
# 6,203:
3:13 pm PDT, May 12,
Leslie Turkington, New Jersey
Dear Congressmember, I am urging you to support HR 5741, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008. Each year, humans kill more than 100 million sharks worldwide. Sharks are highly vulnerable to pressure from human activities because of their slow growth and low reproductive potential. Tens of millions of sharks are killed each year for their fins alone. Congress passed the Shark Finning Prohibition Act in 2000 to end shark finning in U.S. waters. However, a recent court decision revealed a loophole in the Act, and HR 5741 seeks to close this loophole and improve shark conservation and management. The Shark Conservation Act of 2008 would require all sharks to be landed with their fins. In addition, it allows the U.S. to take actions against countries that do not have shark finning bans like the United States. HR 5741, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008, would improve shark fishery management and promote shark conservation in U.S. waters and beyond. Please support this important legislation by cosponsoring the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 and by voting yes to enact this bill into law. Sincerely, Leslie Turkington
Dear Congressmember, I am urging you to support HR 5741, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008. Each year, humans kill more than 100 million sharks worldwide. Sharks are highly vulnerable to pressure from human activities because of their slow growth and low reproductive potential. Tens of millions of sharks are killed each year for their fins alone. Congress passed the Shark Finning Prohibition Act in 2000 to end shark finning in U.S. waters. However, a recent court decision revealed a loophole in the Act, and HR 5741 seeks to close this loophole and improve shark conservation and management. The Shark Conservation Act of 2008 would require all sharks to be landed with their fins. In addition, it allows the U.S. to take actions against countries that do not have shark finning bans like the United States. HR 5741, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008, would improve shark fishery management and promote shark conservation in U.S. waters and beyond. Please support this important legislation by cosponsoring the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 and by voting yes to enact this bill into law. Sincerely, Leslie Turkington
# 6,202:
2:54 pm PDT, May 12,
Chris Lepretre, France
Eating shark is so ridiculous...
Eating shark is so ridiculous...
# 6,201:
2:41 pm PDT, May 12,
Norma Jellison, California
These majestic marine creatures are an important part of the ocean ecosystem and richly deserve to be protected. Please take action to do so by supporting this legislation.
These majestic marine creatures are an important part of the ocean ecosystem and richly deserve to be protected. Please take action to do so by supporting this legislation.