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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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# 6,300:
5:42 am PDT, May 14,
Kerry Medlyn, United Kingdom
# 6,299:
4:22 am PDT, May 14,
Katherine Garland, Pennsylvania
# 6,298:
3:26 am PDT, May 14,
Michael Rodriguez, New York
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12:46 am PDT, May 14,
Ananska Andrea, Puerto Rico
# 6,296:
12:21 am PDT, May 14,
Kathy Whitaker, Michigan
# 6,295:
12:19 am PDT, May 14,
Vicki Eighmey, Wisconsin
Dear Congressmember [Name], 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. [Your comment here] 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. view more 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. view less Dear Congressmember [Name], 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, Vicki Eighmey
Dear Congressmember [Name], 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. [Your comment here] 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. view more 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. view less Dear Congressmember [Name], 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, Vicki Eighmey
# 6,294:
10:43 pm PDT, May 13,
Meghan Luby, California
# 6,293:
10:33 pm PDT, May 13,
Jennifer Jary, Michigan
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9:24 pm PDT, May 13,
Carol Edgerton, California
# 6,291:
9:24 pm PDT, May 13,
Teresa Bradley, Michigan
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8:44 pm PDT, May 13,
N. Zand, Illinois
# 6,289:
8:33 pm PDT, May 13,
Mark Mercer, Florida
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8:09 pm PDT, May 13,
Carrie Morrissey, Illinois
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8:04 pm PDT, May 13,
Orly Treitman, New York
# 6,286:
8:02 pm PDT, May 13,
Kelly Kutney, Texas
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7:47 pm PDT, May 13,
Billie Jo Tees, New Jersey
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7:08 pm PDT, May 13,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
# 6,283:
7:08 pm PDT, May 13,
Nicholas Frederick, Louisiana
Please Support.
Please Support.
# 6,282:
6:30 pm PDT, May 13,
Linda Schreiber, California
# 6,281:
6:27 pm PDT, May 13,
William Hansen III, New York
# 6,280:
6:24 pm PDT, May 13,
Edward Dunne, Florida
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6:12 pm PDT, May 13,
Deborah Sharpe, California
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5:55 pm PDT, May 13,
Daryl Teblum, Florida
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5:54 pm PDT, May 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 6,276:
5:45 pm PDT, May 13,
Anissa Rodriguez, Puerto Rico
How could we not?! It scaries me the world that my children will be living in. we have to respect each and every living creature. This is cruel and unusual. I was brought to tears watching the video. Please close this loophole and help save these sharks. They deserve to live and be respected.
How could we not?! It scaries me the world that my children will be living in. we have to respect each and every living creature. This is cruel and unusual. I was brought to tears watching the video. Please close this loophole and help save these sharks. They deserve to live and be respected.
# 6,275:
5:35 pm PDT, May 13,
Regina Milano, Connecticut
# 6,274:
5:31 pm PDT, May 13,
Helen B. Decker, California
We need to close this loophole. Sharks are apex predators and are vital to the health of the oceans. They are also marvels of evolution and their study can lead to many benefits for mankind. They deserve to survive as a species. Please do the right thing.
We need to close this loophole. Sharks are apex predators and are vital to the health of the oceans. They are also marvels of evolution and their study can lead to many benefits for mankind. They deserve to survive as a species. Please do the right thing.
# 6,273:
5:03 pm PDT, May 13,
Stephanie Rosado, New Jersey
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4:57 pm PDT, May 13,
Name not displayed, New York
# 6,271:
4:32 pm PDT, May 13,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 6,270:
4:26 pm PDT, May 13,
Martha Milne, Florida
This barbaris and damaging practice must stop if our oceans are to be saved!
This barbaris and damaging practice must stop if our oceans are to be saved!
# 6,269:
4:21 pm PDT, May 13,
Elizabeth Greenawald, Ohio
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4:06 pm PDT, May 13,
Emma Olvio, Utah
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4:03 pm PDT, May 13,
Joanne Gomez, New York
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B.A. Pieplow-Galey, Texas
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Geertruida Welgraven, Spain
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2:29 pm PDT, May 13,
MELISSA VILLASENOR, California
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2:10 pm PDT, May 13,
Jennifer Dery, Florida
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2:08 pm PDT, May 13,
Jaron Tenzin Dawa Montemayor, Missouri
# 6,261:
12:59 pm PDT, May 13,
Laura Turvey, United Kingdom
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12:56 pm PDT, May 13,
James Calibjo, California
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12:49 pm PDT, May 13,
Avak Norbert Kirchner, Germany
# 6,258:
12:47 pm PDT, May 13,
Dawn-Marie Dugan, Texas
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." -Immanuel Kant
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." -Immanuel Kant
# 6,257:
12:43 pm PDT, May 13,
Cynthia Form, Texas
# 6,256:
12:41 pm PDT, May 13,
Elaine Willingham, United Kingdom
# 6,255:
12:40 pm PDT, May 13,
Frederick J. Young, Ph.D., Michigan
# 6,254:
12:36 pm PDT, May 13,
Terri Turner, New Mexico
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12:32 pm PDT, May 13,
Derek Renshaw, Arizona
its just gonna make them become extinct and it cruel to cut them alive and throw them back to float to the bottom and die in such a terrible way.
its just gonna make them become extinct and it cruel to cut them alive and throw them back to float to the bottom and die in such a terrible way.
# 6,252:
12:26 pm PDT, May 13,
Yana Mikhaylova, Michigan
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12:23 pm PDT, May 13,
Laurel Yatsko, Maryland
The shark is an ancient animal the was swimming the world's ocean before the everglades of Florida rose from the sea. Finning is a grotesque and needlessly cruel practice that the US could easily outlaw with the passage of HR 5741, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008.
The shark is an ancient animal the was swimming the world's ocean before the everglades of Florida rose from the sea. Finning is a grotesque and needlessly cruel practice that the US could easily outlaw with the passage of HR 5741, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008.