#bansharkfin

#Repost from the Awesome...@sharkguardian @download.ins --- 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 A field investigation into Taiwan’s shark fin industry was conducted by Shark Guardian between December 2020 and March 2021. The investigation obtained documentary evidence of fins from endangered shark species being openly offered for sale by over half of all shark fin traders surveyed in Taiwan’s southern fishing port of Kaohsiung. Of the 13 shark fin processing and trading companies visited, more than half were found to be trading CITES- listed fins, and seven had shark fins from CITES Appendix II-listed species as part of their product range. One company said "there was no difference in selling protected or unprotected species. Protected sharks’ products usually create a problem for international shipping only.” Check out our blog post for further information and to download the full report - 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Follow: @sharkguardian #sharkfin #saynotosharkfin #bansharkfin #sharkfinning #saynotosharkfinsoup #sharkfinsoup #stopsharkfinning #sharkfishing #bycatch #finsnaturallyattached #endthetrade #taiwan https://www.instagram.com/wildlifevoiceinc/p/CXQubK4uQPd/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost from our shark conservation friends at... @teamsharkwater @download.ins --- Hong Kong customs seized over three tonnes of dried shark fins at the HK International Airport. The bust happened on May 29th after custom officers inspected two air shipments arriving from Mexico and found millions of dollars worth in shark fins. These illegal commodities are valued at approximately $2.2 million dollars. Hong Kong officials actively do their part to try and stop the illicit trade of shark fins. Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, a person found guilty of trading an endangered species without a licence can face a maximum fine of $10 million and 10 years in prison. #stopfinning #bansharkfin #sharkfinban #endthetrade #sharkfinning #sharkfinsoup #sharktrade #sharkfishing #helpsavesharks #stopfinning #nosharkfin #savesharks #discoversharks #HongKong #sharkfinseizure Photo: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Press Release (at Hong Kong) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQIAtH_BDgZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost from our conservation friends at... @teamsharkwater @download.ins --- Let's go! We are excited to announce that the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has approved the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act. The legislation which was reintroduced by Sens.Cory Booker and Shelley Moore Capito was passed by the committee with a 24 to 4 vote and will be included in the Endless Frontier Act S. 1260. This is great news for sharks and the oceans as the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act makes it illegal to buy, sell, possess or move shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain Dogfish fins. Although shark finning is illegal in the U.S. the country does not have a total ban on the shark fin trade and is a major shipping hub for illegal fins. We want to personally thank Sens. @corybooker @capitoforwv @maria.cantwell_ and @senlisamurkowski i, and House reps. @kilili_sablan @congressman_mccaul . And a huge shout out to the shark advocates and shark community. Without all of your support changes like these wouldn’t be made possible. Although this success brings the U.S. one step closer to being fin free, the fight isn’t over yet. We still have to await majority Leader Chuck Schumer to schedule a vote by the full Senate. #stopfinning #bansharkfin #sharkfinban #endthetrade #sharkfinning #sharkfinsoup #sharktrade #sharkfishing #helpsavesharks #stopfinning #nosharkfin #savesharks #finsattached #seachangeagency #sealegacy #discoversharks (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPVpYNOB3m4/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost from our awesome conservationist at @sharkguardian @download.ins --- Help us Finspire Change. We have 10 days. Please sign, share and support sharks everywhere. DIRECT LINK TO PETITION IN @sharkguardian BIO Special thanks to producer and presenter Charlie Young @ocean_magpie as well as speakers Greg @gingeunderthesea Richie @theoceanaut and Megan McCubbin @megan_mccubbinphoto for supporting Finspire Change UK. #finspirechangeUK #finspirechange #bansharkfin #bansharkfinUK #stopfinningUK #stopfinningEU #stopfinning #endthetrade #saveoursharks #nosharksnoblue #oceanaction #sharkconservation #wildlifeconservation #marineconservation #britishwildlife #ukwildlife #calltoaction #animalconservation #conservation https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsZZc5ByQq/?igshid=hcm8o7cy5p3u

#Repost from the Awesome conservationist at @sharkguardian @download.ins --- Help us Finspire Change. We have 10 days. Please sign, share and support sharks everywhere. DIRECT LINK TO PETITION IN OUR BIO Special thanks to producer and presenter Charlie Young @ocean_magpie as well as speakers Greg @gingeunderthesea Richie @theoceanaut and Megan McCubbin @megan_mccubbinphoto for supporting Finspire Change UK. #finspirechangeUK #finspirechange #bansharkfin #bansharkfinUK #stopfinningUK #stopfinningEU #stopfinning #endthetrade #saveoursharks #nosharksnoblue #oceanaction #sharkconservation #wildlifeconservation #marineconservation #britishwildlife #ukwildlife #calltoaction #animalconservation #conservation (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEoWdemBJTR/?igshid=19pum9bhsnxa8

#Repost from our friends at @sharkguardian @download.ins --- The UK has the chance to lead the fight against the shark finning industry now that it has left the EU. Help it become just that. Finspire Change, sign and share the petition. ⁣ ⁣ 🎨 Illustrations by the immensely talented @jessicajaneillustrations ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣#finspirechangeUK #finspirechange #bansharkfin #bansharkfinUK #stopfinningUK #stopfinningEU #stopfinning #endthetrade #makebritiangreatagain #marineconservation #marinebiology #shark #sharks #ocean #sharklover #nature #sharkweek #savesharks #saveoursharks #lovesharks #nosharksnoblue #oceanaction #sharkconservation #wildlifeconservation (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEnkSrLhSWM/?igshid=y43jm8fqq3es