Ban shark finning in Markham!

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Hundreds of shark fins shown below, but the sharks are dumped finless into the ocean, often alive. Please take action to stop this barbaric act!

Shark finning refers to the removal and retention of shark fins and the discarding of the rest of the fish. Shark finning takes place at sea so the fishermen only have to transport the fins.

Shark finning is widespread, and largely unmanaged and unmonitored. Shark finning has increased over the past decade largely due to the increasing demand for shark fins for shark fin soup and traditional cures particularly in China and its territories.

 

Some researchers believe that from 1996 to 2000, 26 to 73 million sharks were traded yearly.

 

Why is Markham so far behind??

Shark's fins and soups with them are banned in Southern Ontario cities through the passage of new bylaws. The vote have been overwhelming in favour of a ban as follows:

• Toronto 38 to 4 vote
• Oakville, Ontario 7 to 0 vote
• Mississauga, Ontario 11 to 0 vote
• Brantford, Ontario 11 to 0 vote - first city to ban it in Canada

So far Markham and Richmond Hill have opted not to bring forth the motion and suggest this issue is a federal matter.