GOVERNOR PAT QUINN IS SIGNING A NEW LAW BANNING THE SALE OF SHARK FINS IN ILLINOIS.

THE FINS ARE USED TO MAKE SHARK FIN SOUP...AND ARE TYPICALLY SLICED OFF AND THE SHARKS ARE THROWN BACK IN THE WATER TO BLEED TO DEATH OR DROWN. THIS IS SERIOUSLY DEPLETING THEIR NUMBERS SAYS SHEDD AQUARIUM SHARK EXPERT HEATHER THOMAS.

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IT’S ESTIMATED THE WORLDWIDE POPULATION OF SHARKS HAS DROPPED BY ABOUT 90 PERCENT OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS…IN PART BECAUSE OF SHARK FINNING. THE FINS ARE USED IN SOUP AND SOME ASIAN CUISINE SAYS SHEDD AQUARIUM SHARK EXPERT HEATHER THOMAS.

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THE LAW OUTLAWS THE POSSESSION…SALE OR TRADE OF SHARK FINS IN ILLINOIS AND TAKES EFFECT JANUARY FIRST.