The Jaws Act

Shark finning is currently banned or regulated in an increasing number of countries and it is time the United States became a leader in the effort to eradicate shark finning permanently. Recently, the United Arab Emirates introduced regulations on abusive fishing practices that are threatening the survival of some shark species. This reprehensible practice causes sharks to die a slow and painful death, typically at the bottom of the sea where they are unable to ward off predators.

The international community has responded to growing conservation concerns over the practice of shark finning. I am again sponsoring The Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act, JAWS Act, because it is an important step to show the international community where the United States stands on this issue and encourage other nations to follow suit.

The act prohibits foreign assistance to countries that do not prohibit shark finning in the territorial waters of their country or the sale, possession, and importation of shark fins obtained as a result of shark finning.

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