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Published on Saturday, 04 July 2015 08:45
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Cette pétition prend de l'ampleur sur Change.org, souhaitez-vous la signer? Elle demande au gouvernement du Canada de bannir la vente, la distribution et la consommation d'ailerons de requin, car les pêcheurs de requins ont pour pratique de ne couper que les ailerons de l'animal avant de le rejeter à l'eau, ce qui entraîne des souffrances inutiles pour celui-ci et constitue un gaspillage énorme de ressources.


The Government of Canada: Ban the distribution, consumption and sale of shark fins.

Nigel Finch
Thamesford, Canada Sign Nigel's petition

Sharks – the apex predators of the oceans – have survived 400 million years of evolution, yet many species may face extinction within our lifetime. Up to 100 million sharks are being killed every year, most often their bodies are discarded and only their fins are kept to be used in Shark Fin Soup – a delicacy in some Chinese restaurants. Over hunting of the world’s largest fish has caused severe declines among many shark species, including the iconic Great White. Currently a third of shark species are threatened with extinction, and some populations have plummeted by over 90%. Sharks are essential to the health of our oceans. As apex predators, sharks maintain a critical balance in the ocean. When sharks are eliminated, disastrous effects have been documented further down the food chain, including the collapse of commercial fisheries and the degradation of coral reefs. If sharks were to become extinct, this would have massive unintended consequences for our ocean ecosystems worldwide. Time is running out for the world’s shark populations. It is time to take a big step in preserving the world’s vital oceans by banning the sale and distribution of shark fins and shark fin products nationwide.

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