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The Humane Society of the United States (the HSUS) and the Shark Free Marina Initiative (SFMI) applaud the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee Decision to Protect Four Shark Species

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LOS ANGELES (November 29,  2011) —The Humane Society of the United States (the HSUS) and the Shark Free Marina Initiative (SFMI) commend the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for their recent decision to increase protection for four imperiled shark species (tiger sharks, and great, scalloped and smooth hammerheads) in Florida waters beginning January 1, 2012.  

“This important decision will ensure much needed conservation and respect for these vulnerable species,” notes Dr. Robert Hueter, senior scientist and director, Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research. “Many shark species have declined because of overfishing, which recreational fishing has contributed to in the U.S.”

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Shark Fin soup no longer served at Asia's oldest hotel chain

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With today being the national day of Thanksgiving in the United States, we've found a reason for everyone to be thankfull...

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Hong Kong (CNN) -- Asia's oldest hotel chain has waded into the debate on the slaughter of sharks for their fins by taking the Chinese delicacy off its menus.

From January, diners won't be offered shark's fin products at the luxury Peninsula Hotels chain...
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Florida enacts ban on the take of tiger and hammerhead sharks

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By: Pete Thomas, GrindTV.com

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved a ban on the harvest of tiger sharks and three species of hammerhead sharks in state waters, beginning Jan. 1, 2012.

The measure was approved Wednesday during meetings in Key Largo. The news is sure to please shark conservationists and scientists who had grown increasingly concerned that too...
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California Becomes Fourth State to Ban Shark Fin Trade

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The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International Laud Gov. Brown's Signature

SACRAMENTO (Oct. 7, 2011) - The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International applaud Gov. Jerry Brown for enacting landmark legislation that will close off Pacific U.S. ports and their role in facilitating the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.

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Nigel Barker nominated for VH1 Do-Something Award

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Nigel Barker, supporter and spokesperson for Shark-Free Marinas, is being nominated for a VH1 Do-Something award for his work on our recent PSA and non-profit advocacy. If he wins he'll have a chance to talk about wildlife and shark issues on VH1 National Television. Please help help him out and cast your vote.VOTE HEREMore about the awards... from Nigel Barkers Blog

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Conservation Authority Guy Harvey Reiterates Shark Free Marina Policies

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We are very impressed with Dr Guy Harvey and his team's response to the recent harvest of a shark at his Shark-Free Marina. This is an excellent example of industry leadership and how to deal with violations to our conservation strategy. Protecting and saving sharks will not happen overnight, it will take dilligence and concerted efforts by all involved. Read on for his press release.Guy...
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Bimini Bay Resort Joins the Shark Free Marina Initiative‏

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Bimini, Bahamas – Bimini Bay Resort announced its voluntary participation as the third marina resort in Bimini to join the Shark-Free Marina Initiative (www.sharkfreemarinas.com) whose purpose is to focus on the importance of reducing worldwide shark mortality. Bimini Bay Resort now prohibits the landing of sharks at its marinas and pledges to work in tandem with its sport fishermen to...
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