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Lords send Shark Fins Bill for Royal Approval!

The Shark Fins Bill has passed all legislative stages in the UK, aiming to enforce the rule of keeping shark fins naturally attached when landed. Although this does not completely ban shark fin consumption, it does make it harder to trade detached fins and enhances conservation efforts against overfishing. The bill is seen as a vital step in shark conservation and demonstrates the UK’s leadership in addressing harmful practices like shark finning.

Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org

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