This week the Maryland House of Delegates held a hearing on a newly introduced bill (HR 393) that would ban the sale, trade, distribution and possession of shark fins throughout the state.
“While the trade of shark fins remains legal, shark populations will continue to plummet. If Maryland wants to protect its sharks – many of which are commonly found on the international shark fin market – it will support this bill.
“This is no longer just a discussion about soup, but the survival of a vital species. The benefits of banning the trade of shark fins in the state greatly outweigh the possible negative impacts.”
