Sharks Get New Protection Under U.S. Law

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The Shark Conservation Act of 2010 strengthens shark protections by requiring all vessels that catch sharks to bring them to land intact, which will greatly simplify enforcement efforts. Sharks are severely threatened worldwide because of finning.

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