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Group gathers against shark fin soup

June 9 - Protesters demonstrate against shark fin soup in Tokyo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

reuters.com (10 days ago)

Group Gathers Against Shark Fin Soup

About 30 protesters gathered for an hour in front of a MUJI shop to demonstrate against the sale of shark fin soup.

palmbeachpost.com (10 days ago)

New York State Legislature Approves Ban on Sale of Shark Fins

Like Free Willy, but with teeth. Elected officials in Albany yesterday unanimously approved a bill banning the sale and distribution of shark fins, an integral ingredient of a soup that's sometimes served on auspicious occasions in traditional Chinese culture. It's now up to Governor Cuomo to sign the bill into law, and if he does, he'll be in good company: Last week,...

nymag.com (1 month and 12 days ago)

Trapped shark saved as two men tried to hack off her fin to make SOUP

They were attempting to “fin” the trapped 4ft smooth-hound shark and leave it to die – which is banned in the EU

mirror.co.uk (7 days ago)

Trapped pregnant shark saved as two men tried to hack off her fin to make soup

They were attempting to “fin” the trapped 4ft smooth-hound shark and leave it to die – which is banned in the EU

mirror.co.uk (8 days ago)

New York State Assembly votes unanimously to ban shark fin trade

The measure, targeting shark fin soup, now heads to Gov. Cuomo’s desk for approval. More than 70 million sharks are stripped of fins annually and thrown back in the ocean, according to estimates.

nydailynews.com (1 month and 13 days ago)

Tokyo protest against shark fin soup at Muji shop – video

A group of demonstrators gather at a Muji shop in Tokyo to protest the company's stocking of shark fin soup

guardian.co.uk (10 days ago)

Thatcher taxed by menu planning on 1982 China trip

Thrifty British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher tried to offer the cheapest menu option during a banquet for dignitaries in China - but backed down when she was told her guests would feel slighted by the absence of sea slugs or shark fin soup.

miamiherald.com (2 months and 30 days ago)

Thatcher taxed by menu planning on 1982 China trip

CAMBRIDGE, England (AP) — Thrifty British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher tried to offer the cheapest menu option during a banquet for dignitaries in China — but backed down when she was told her guests would feel slighted by the absence of sea slugs or shark fin soup.

boston.com (2 months and 30 days ago)