Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 14th April 2008, 18:38

In 2000, the U.S. government enacted the Shark Finning Prohibition Act, intending to make shark finning illegal. But the law only applied to fishing vessels, not all vessels - a loophole that has been grossly exploited.

On April 9, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 was introduced, which would close the loophole and goes one step further for shark protection: it requires that all sharks be landed with their fins. This bill is a vital step in ensuring protection for global shark populations.

Please click here to the petition to support the Shark Conservation Act of 2008.

netmage · 14th April 2008, 18:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

In 2000, the U.S. government enacted the Shark Finning Prohibition Act, intending to make shark finning illegal. But the law only applied to fishing vessels, not all vessels - a loophole that has been grossly exploited.

On April 9, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 was introduced, which would close the loophole and goes one step further for shark protection: it requires that all sharks be landed with their fins. This bill is a vital step in ensuring protection for global shark populations.

Please sign the petition to support the Shark Conservation Act of 2008.

While I agree sharks need protection, what does this hope to accomplish?
Finned or landed whole - the shark is still dead...

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 14th April 2008, 19:08

I agree. I don't want any killed. However, if people are going to do it, they should not waste any part.

MarcLaukien · 14th April 2008, 19:21

If all sharks have to be landed with their fins, then this reduces the capacity of boats, since they can't just cut of the fins and dump the body overboard. Like Howard, I would rather see a complete ban, but it's better than nothing.

Joe · 15th April 2008, 03:32

Personally, lets prohibit shark fishing and start drilling for oil in the Gulf.

Its a win win win win. The sharks get to live, we get cheaper gas, get to dive on the rigs plus we get to tell OPEC to GFY. Don't get much better than that.

leakybreather · 15th April 2008, 07:30

Signed ..... but I’m not sure if it will count as I live in the UK

silent running · 15th April 2008, 21:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by MarcLaukien)

If all sharks have to be landed with their fins, then this reduces the capacity of boats, since they can't just cut of the fins and dump the body overboard. Like Howard, I would rather see a complete ban, but it's better than nothing.

This my understanding as well, better than nothing. If an outright ban can't succeed, then red tape them to death.

Petition signed, thanks SDM for the link/thread. -Andy

kawasakign · 16th April 2008, 01:44

Glad to know that others care..... I finally got a copy of Sharkwater on Bluray and I was just wowed... I can't beleive whats going on still and in protected areas. Highly recommend people watch Sharkwater. Its amazing...if people were cutting dolphin fins off and letting them bleed to death in the water there would be a global outcry...but sharks just dont get the same respect nor care.

OceanOpportunity · 16th April 2008, 03:18

Dolphin slaughters are going on actually. Unfortunately, they haven't triggered the massive public outcry that they should have. There are countless videos; here's an example:

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

barney · 16th April 2008, 12:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe)

Personally, lets prohibit shark fishing and start drilling for oil in the Gulf.

What, have you turned into a shark hugger now Joe - even after our SC episode?

14th April 2008, 18:38	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,939	Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning In 2000, the U.S. government enacted the Shark Finning Prohibition Act, intending to make shark finning illegal. But the law only applied to fishing vessels, not all vessels - a loophole that has been grossly exploited. On April 9, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 was introduced, which would close the loophole and goes one step further for shark protection: it requires that all sharks be landed with their fins. This bill is a vital step in ensuring protection for global shark populations. Please click here to the petition to support the Shark Conservation Act of 2008. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com Last edited by ScubaDadMiami : 13th July 2008 at 20:02.
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14th April 2008, 18:42	#2 (permalink)
netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 352	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) In 2000, the U.S. government enacted the Shark Finning Prohibition Act, intending to make shark finning illegal. But the law only applied to fishing vessels, not all vessels - a loophole that has been grossly exploited. On April 9, the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 was introduced, which would close the loophole and goes one step further for shark protection: it requires that all sharks be landed with their fins. This bill is a vital step in ensuring protection for global shark populations. Please sign the petition to support the Shark Conservation Act of 2008. While I agree sharks need protection, what does this hope to accomplish? Finned or landed whole - the shark is still dead...
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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,939	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning I agree. I don't want any killed. However, if people are going to do it, they should not waste any part. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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MarcLaukien Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 170	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning If all sharks have to be landed with their fins, then this reduces the capacity of boats, since they can't just cut of the fins and dump the body overboard. Like Howard, I would rather see a complete ban, but it's better than nothing.
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Joe Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 240	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Personally, lets prohibit shark fishing and start drilling for oil in the Gulf. Its a win win win win. The sharks get to live, we get cheaper gas, get to dive on the rigs plus we get to tell OPEC to GFY. Don't get much better than that.
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leakybreather New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 35	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Signed ..... but I’m not sure if it will count as I live in the UK
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15th April 2008, 21:12	#7 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,777	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Quote: (Originally Posted by MarcLaukien) If all sharks have to be landed with their fins, then this reduces the capacity of boats, since they can't just cut of the fins and dump the body overboard. Like Howard, I would rather see a complete ban, but it's better than nothing. This my understanding as well, better than nothing. If an outright ban can't succeed, then red tape them to death. Petition signed, thanks SDM for the link/thread. -Andy
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kawasakign New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 15	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Glad to know that others care..... I finally got a copy of Sharkwater on Bluray and I was just wowed... I can't beleive whats going on still and in protected areas. Highly recommend people watch Sharkwater. Its amazing...if people were cutting dolphin fins off and letting them bleed to death in the water there would be a global outcry...but sharks just dont get the same respect nor care.
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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 234	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe) Personally, lets prohibit shark fishing and start drilling for oil in the Gulf. What, have you turned into a shark hugger now Joe - even after our SC episode? __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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