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Shark fin soup, agony in a bowl - by 13 yo Kyle Kelleher


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Nick O'Neill is an amazing UK based artist that really brings marine fauna to life in his paintings. Nick has been kind enough to give us 4 limited editions Great White Shark prints, and 1 original Great White Shark canvas that we are giving you the opportunity to own. This is truly a unique opportunity.  If you would like to own any of these unique pieces of art email your offer to us at shark@taasfa.com today.


Up to 73 million sharks are finned alive every year, that's 200,000 sharks every day

Global shark populations have dropped by 90% in the last 30 years

Silvertip whalers & Scalloped hammerheads have been virtually eliminated from Australia's northern reefs due to shark finning

Australia was responsible for the slaughter of over 17,000 tonne of shark for their fins in 2007

The Queensland government allows the slaughter of 78 000 sharks each year on the Great Barrier Reef

Australia imports about 10 tonnes of shark fin every year

The Australian Anti Shark Finning Alliance (TAASFA) is determined to bring shark finning to an end and we will target anyone and everyone involved or purports to be involved in the shark fin industry in order to achieve our mission. If you are involved in the shark fin industry, be prepared to be named and shamed.


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Shark Fin Soup is also known as 'Buddha jumps over the wall' or 'Fo Tiao Qiang' in Cantonese & Fujian cuisine and 'Buldojang' in South Korea - Don't be fooled it is all the same cruel dish.


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