Hi All

As members of Project Aware we have been invited to sign a petition to help in the struggle to save the worlds diminishing shark population.

Please find below an extract from the email we recieved-

Why add your signature to help sharks on the brink?

Governments ignored scientific evidence and advice in favour of short-term economic interests at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), March 2010. They failed to give eight threatened shark species the trade protections they deserve.
Each year, tens of millions of sharks are killed by Earth’s most dangerous predators – humans. Too many of them fall victim to the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning – the act of removing shark fins and discarding the often still alive shark overboard.
Despite set-backs, thanks to advocates like you, sharks have received recent, historical national protections in Europe, Maldives and Palau. Together, we will make a difference for these critical species.
Sign the petition, express your outrage at the recent CITES failures. Your signature, together with thousands of divers and advocates worldwide, will demand government parties to CITES heed science and protect fragile ocean ecosystems

If you would like to sign the petition it can be found at -

http://www.projectaware.org/givesharksachance

Let us know if you do as we would like to know how you feel about this.

Thanks

M

Done - though the cynic in me says that it will do bugger all in the face of the financial gain that is prevalent in Asia from shark finning. However it's better to do something, no matter how small than nothing even if it is just to register a protest.

I agree

I think that an international law should be passed that states that anybody caught shark finning should have their hands and feet cut off and then thrown into the sea to see how they like it

That would stir things up a bit

Bit harsh maybe

Regards M

I think thats a great idea! People might finally take notice.
(hand and feet soup?) about as appealing as shark fin!

But always remember that passionate individuals can make a difference!