China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
A petition has been filed to the U.S. government requesting sanctions on Chinese seafood imports due to shark finning practices. The Center for Biological Diversity highlights the severe decline in shark populations and calls for enforcement of conservation standards. If China is found in violation, it could lead to a ban on $1.5 billion worth of Chinese seafood imports.
- ▪Shark populations have declined by more than 70 percent since 1970.
- ▪The Center for Biological Diversity has formally petitioned the U.S. government for sanctions against China.
- ▪China's shark finning practices could lead to a ban on $1.5 billion of Chinese seafood imports.
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“make shark conservation standards real” China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports. Johnny Sturgeon, Inside Climate News – May 23, 2026 7:00 am | 0 Shark fins drying on October 9, 2025 in Lombok, Indonesia. Credit: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images Shark fins drying on October 9, 2025 in Lombok, Indonesia. Credit: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav For migrant workers trapped onboard Chinese distant water fishing fleets, cutting the fins off sharks as they writhe violently on rusted decks in the Indian Ocean isn’t accidental.
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