Finning

Shark finning — cutting off the fins while the shark is still alive and throwing the body overboard — is banned in the United States. But shark fishing and the import of fins are allowed. So far, only five U.S. states have banned shark fin products.

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Humane Society International is targeting Chinese restaurants and diners in major cities across North America this week with its campaign against shark finning.

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