Shark fin ban moving through Oregon Legislature

A bill to ban shark fin trade is moving through Oregon Legislature.

BusinessWeek is reporting that Oregon lawmakers are considering a ban on the trade of shark fins, which are often used in shark fin soup. A bill that would ban the trade of shark fins has already been unanimously passed by a House committee. Now, the bill will head to the floor for a vote.

Similar bans on the trade of shark fin are also under consideration in California and Washington. Hawaii has already recently adopted a shark fin ban.

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About George Probst

George Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography at Isla de Guadalupe. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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