China Bans Shark Fin Soup at State Functions

[DeeperBlue.com]

The New York Times has reported that, in an apparent effort to help slow the decline of shark populations worldwide, China announced on Tuesday that all state functions will no longer serve Shark Fin...

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[FreeRestriction]

Good news. better late then never i suppose.

 

[stingaree]

hmmmm, this might make the dish even more special & prestigous, so the price could go up a bit more, making the finning yet more lucrative ...

 

[FreeRestriction]

hmmmm, this might make the dish even more special & prestigous, so the price could go up a bit more, making the finning yet more lucrative ...

yes it might make the price per fin or what ever increase and make the bad guys more money but bottom line is if less of it is eaten due to bans in certain places then thats less sharks dying.

 

[Simos]

Well I think it's a (small) positive move. Come on guys, if they serve shark fin soup we complain, we can't also complain when they listen and stop serving it :/)

 

[Jouskari]

a step in the right direction... !