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Stronger Finning Ban Agreed for Mediterranean Sharks

A new rule has been agreed upon to strengthen the ban on shark finning in the Mediterranean. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean now requires that sharks must be landed with their fins attached, aiming to prevent the illegal practice of removing fins at sea. This improvement is important for better enforcement of shark protection and will help collect important data on shark populations.

Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org

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