European Union Closes Loopholes in Shark Finning Ban - 06 Jun 2013

BRUSSELS — The EU Council of Ministers today formally adopted a strengthened EU ban on shark finning, the wasteful practice of slicing off a shark’s fins and discarding the body at sea.  

Parlamento Europeu vota a favor da proibição do ‘finning’ - 22 Nov 2012

ESTRASBURGO - O Parlamento Europeu votou a favor da proposta para suprir as lacunas na proibição da União Europeia em relação à prática de ‘finning' nos tubarões, uma prática que consiste na separação das barbatanas .....

European Parliament Votes at Last for Stronger Shark Finning Ban - 22 Nov 2012

STRASBOURG - The Shark Alliance welcomes the European Parliament's vote to close loopholes in the European Union ban on shark finning, the practice of slicing off a shark's fins and discarding the body at sea.

Call to action for Italian MEPs: Keep the fins on - no exceptions! - 18 Nov 2012

In light of the upcoming vote in the European Parliament to amend the regulation on shark finning, we're asking all Italian MEPs to support a ban on removing shark fins at sea, with no exceptions.