Clampdown urged on shark finning (BBC)

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By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News website

Major changes to rules on shark finning are needed to preserve the health of the world's shark populations, conservationists say.

Campaign group Oceana says confusing regulations and poor enforcement mean rule-breaking is common.

Actor and activist Ted Danson told BBC News that proper management could rescue species in decline.

More than a half of ocean-going sharks, and about a third of European species, are threatened with extinction.

"The basic problem is it's a fishery that's not even considered a fishery in most areas," said Mr Danson.
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