Target: Dr. Richard W. Spinrad, NOAA Administrator
Goal: Stop the sale of products containing shark fins to protect the survival of shark species.
Shark finning is a destructive practice that involves cutting off the fins of sharks and discarding the rest of the body back into the ocean, causing immense suffering and disrupting the balance of marine ecosystems. This practice has led to a drastic decline in shark populations, with many species now facing extinction.
Despite being illegal in many countries, shark fins are still widely used in certain cultures as an ingredient in shark fin soup and other products. The demand for shark fins has fueled the cruel practice of shark finning, which has devastating consequences for the marine environment and the entire food chain.
To combat the sale of shark fins, it is crucial to raise awareness about the harms of this practice and push for strict enforcement of the U.S. ban on this cruel trade. By stopping the sale of products containing shark fins, we can help protect the survival of shark species and the health of our oceans.
Sign the below petition to urge Dr. Woodcock to take action to stop the sale of products containing shark fins and protect the survival of shark species and prevent the destructive practice of shark finning.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Dr. Spinrad,
I am writing to urge you to take action to stop the sale of products containing shark fins. Shark finning is a destructive practice that involves cutting off the fins of sharks and discarding the rest of the body back into the ocean, causing immense suffering and disrupting the balance of marine ecosystems. This practice has led to a drastic decline in shark populations, with many species now facing extinction.
Despite being illegal in many countries, shark fins are still widely used in certain cultures as an ingredient in shark fin soup and other products. The demand for shark fins has fueled the cruel practice of shark finning, which has devastating consequences for the marine environment and the entire food chain.
By stopping the sale of products containing shark fins, we can help protect the survival of shark species and prevent the destructive practice of shark finning. I urge you to take a stand against this destructive practice and adopt laws that ban the sale and trade of shark fins.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: David Clode
Shark finning is death to sharks. Without their fins they drown. Sharks are the eco system for the ocean. Yet the minute man enters, death happens, and usually for entertainment. Yes, we are that stupid.
Shark finning needs to bring a sentence of 10 years in prison for the first offense. We are in a climate crises. We need sharks to control the ocean just as we need wolves to control the land from grazers who eat the top soil right into the rivers. No topsoil, no food.\\Save both of these marvelous creatures from the monster known as man.