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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Challenge to California Shark Fin Ban

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 For Immediate Distribution U.S. Supreme Court Denies Challenge to California Shark Fin Ban California’s ban on the possession and sale of shark fins survived a third […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsMay 24, 2016Tags: shark fin, shark finning

Shark Shepherd: Saving Sharks with Art

As part of the Sabah Shark Protection Association (SSPA), Shark Stewards is calling for Malaysia to protect its dwindling shark populations in the country, especially in Semporna. Sharks are being landed near […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsFebruary 1, 2016August 15, 2021Tags: Ben Von Wong, Sabah, Sabah Shark Protection Association, Scuba Junkies, shark fin, shark finning, Shark Shepherd

Take the Pledge to Support Four US Shark Fin Bans

Support stopping the shark fin trade in the USA. Since 2006 Shark Stewards has been a leader in reducing the shark fin trade and raising awareness about the plight of […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsFebruary 1, 2016August 15, 2021Tags: Las Vegas, Legislation, shark fin, Shark fin soup, shark finning

Press Release: SHARK STEWARDS JOINS NEW ZEALAND SHARK ALLIANCE Calls on New Zealand to end Shark Finning in their Waters During America’s Cup

  Contact: David McGuire, Shark Stewards            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     415) 350-3790, sharksteward@gmail.com (San Francisco CA 9/8/2013)  Shark Stewards Joins New Zealand Shark Alliance Calls on New Zealand to […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsSeptember 8, 2015Tags: Americas Cup, New Zealand, Oress Release, shark finning

SHARK ACTION: Support Representative Edward Lucio to Ban Texas Shark Fin Trade Texas

This year a new bill has been introduced that will prohibit the possession and sale of shark fins in Texas. The Bill, HB 5179 sponsored by House Member Eddie Lucio, […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsAugust 15, 2015Tags: shark fin ban, Shark fin soup, shark finning, Texas

Shark Week- Celebrating and Saving Sharks

It Can be a Bummer! With all the news about overfishing and declining ocean health, we need to reflect on what is good and celebrate our work. Join Shark Stewards […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsJune 8, 2015August 15, 2021Tags: Revolution, shark fin, shark finning, Shark Week, World oceans day

San Francisco Shark Fin Trader Busted and Fined for Illegal Shark Fins

First Major Enforcement of California Shark Fin Ban, Over two tons confiscated from San Francisco Vendor and Major Opponent of State Law 6/8/15 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Kwong, of Kwong […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsJune 8, 2015Tags: California fish and Wildlife, California Shark Fin Ban, shark fin, shark finning

Pacific Shark Alliances Urges No Shark Finning in NZ During America’s Cup

UPDATE  October 2014, The New Zealand Government announced they will close the loopholes and stop landings of all sharks with fins detached, saving thousand sof Blue sharks! July 1, 2014 […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsJuly 1, 2014Tags: Air Emirates, Americas Cup, New Zealand, shark finning

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  • About
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Goals and How We Get There
    • Where We Work
      • Saving the Scalloped Hammerheads of Baja
      • California Marine Protection
      • Sharks of Hawaii
        • Hawai’i Kahu Manō- Guardians of the Shark
        • Respect for Hawaii Fish- Aquarium Collection
        • ‘Auamakua, Hawaii’s Spiritual Connection to the Shark
      • Sharks in the Coral Triangle
    • Our Team
      • Media Kit, David McGuire, Shark Stewards
    • Partners & Donors
    • Victories & Milestones
      • Act Now to Defend the Endangered Species Act
      • WE DID IT! Saving Endangered Sharks at CITES 2022
      • US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Signed into Law
      • Law to End Lethal California Driftnet Fishery Passes
      • Support the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary Designation
    • Shark Stewards DEI Statement
    • Statement Against Asian and API Hate
  • Our Work
    • Saving Sharks
    • California Marine Protected Area Network
      • Shark Sanctuary and MPAs
    • Sharktober Sanctuary Wildlife Expeditions
      • Sharktober: Farallon Sanctuary and Wildlife Tours
      • Sharktober Sanctuary Tours- Instructions
    • Aquatic Park Stewardship
    • White Shark Stewardship
      • How to Avoid a White Shark Attack
      • Sharktober- White Shark Awareness
    • Shark Watch California
      • Observe and Record Sevengill Sharks
        • Sharks of the San Francisco Bay
        • Shark ID and MPAs Education Adventure
    • Stop the Ocean Steal
    • Community Science
      • Citizen Science
    • Shark Science Sheets
      • CITES Shark Science Sheets
    • Media Production
    • Inland Ocean Academy
  • Campaigns
    • Protect the Papahānaumokuākea and Pacific Marine National Monuments From Commercial Fishing
    • SHARKED Act in Senate Committee- Act Now
    • Save the Endangered Species Act
    • Urgent Action to Save Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
    • Stop Big Plastic From Polluting Oceans
  • Get Involved
    • Contact Us
    • Shark Buddies- Connect and Protect
    • Adventures
    • Help Us Save Sharks
    • Beach Cleanups and Surveys
    • Events
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