Their slow reproductive rates make them extremely vulnerable to extinction. Many shark populations have faced steep declines due to years of exploitation. Continued demand for shark fin soup, dumplings, and other shark fin dishes served in restaurants around the world perpetuates the practice of finning, resulting in an estimated 73 million sharks being killed each year for their fins alone. It is traditionally served at banquets and on special occasions such as weddings. Shark fin soup is a popular (and pricey) dish in East Asian societies, prized as a symbol of prosperity.

Ending the Slaughter of Nonambulatory Pigs.

State Wildlife Agency Contact Information.

How to Communicate Effectively with Legislators.

United States Legislative Information (external link).

Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act.

Farm Animal Anti-Confinement Legislation.

Cetacean Anti-Captivity Legislation and Laws.

Anti-whistleblower (“Ag-Gag”) Legislation.

Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act.

Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act.

Shaping Policy for Animals in Laboratories.

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