Protect Sharks to Protect Our Oceans

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Every year, approximately 73 million sharks are caught for their fins to feed the growing worldwide demand for shark fin soup. This demand has led to drastic declines in shark populations around the world. Some populations have declined by as much as 99 percent in the past 35 years.

The Shark Conservation Act would require that sharks be landed with their fins still attached, thus solving enforcement issues and facilitating better data collection. It also closes a loophole related to the transfer of fins at sea, which allows bad actors to circumvent the current law. Additionally, the bill allows the U.S. to take actions against countries that have weaker protections for sharks.

**Sharks are in trouble and we cannot afford to lose such a vital part of the world's oceans. Urge your Senators to support the Shark Conservation Act. The oceans depend on it.**