Saving Sharks

We Californians love our sharks. And if you need any proof, just ask the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium is the main sponsor of legislation in support of sharks and the facility recently conducted a poll that found wide-ranging support from all ages and backgrounds for AB 375, the bill to ban shark fin in the state. A surprising 76 percent of respondents supported putting an end to shark fin trade. Among polled Chinese-American registered voters, 70 percent supported the ban. That figure is important because opponents have claimed the bill is an attack on Chinese culture, which traditionally has served shark fin soup at important celebrations.

Read more about the poll and the ban from the San Francisco Gate.

Photo: Sam Howzit via Flickr