A United States shark fin ban would undermine sustainable shark fisheries
Available online 8 September 2017
A United States shark fin ban would undermine sustainable shark fisheries
D.S. Shiffman, R.E. Hueter
ABSTRACT:
A proposed nationwide ban on the sale of shark fins within the United States would undermine sustainable shark fisheries, would have little effect on global shark mortality, and would perpetuate the misconception that the shark fin trade is the only threat facing sharks. Instead, placing a priority on policies focusing on sustainable shark fisheries management is preferred for meeting the goals of shark conservation.
Marine Policy, Volume 85, November 2017, Pages 138–140, DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2017.08.026