• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 11th, 2014
Shark Fin Imports into Hong Kong Dropped by 34.7% in 2013

Shark Fin Imports into Hong Kong Dropped by 34.7% in 2013

The drop was documented in comparison to imports reported in 2012, WWF explains

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 25th, 2013
Indonesian Airline Bans the Transport of Shark Fins on Its Aircraft

Indonesian Airline Bans the Transport of Shark Fins on Its Aircraft

Garuda Indonesia has agreed to get behind efforts to end shark finning

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 11th, 2013
Fishermen in Costa Rica Figure Out Way to Bypass Shark Finning Ban

Fishermen in Costa Rica Figure Out Way to Bypass Shark Finning Ban

The fishermen don't detach the fins from the body, leave them connected to the spine

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 13th, 2013
EU Officially Bans All Shark Finning

EU Officially Bans All Shark Finning

Fishing vessels are no longer allowed to remove shark fins on board

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 2nd, 2013
100 Million Sharks Are Lost Every Year

100 Million Sharks Are Lost Every Year

These animals are caught and killed faster than they can reproduce, study warns

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 3rd, 2013
Shark Fin Rooftop in Hong Kong Sparks Outrage Amongst Greenheads

Shark Fin Rooftop in Hong Kong Sparks Outrage Amongst Greenheads

The fins are usually eaten by people in Asia, who use them to make soup