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There's a refreshing decision to benefit sharks which has come from one of Asia's most pretigous hotel chains in the interests of shark conservation.
In recognition of the threat facing the shark population and in line with the company's sustainability vision, the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd (HSH) announced that it will stop serving shark fin from 1 January 2012. The company will honour those banquet bookings involving shark fin soup made before 21 November 2011 but taking place after 1 January 2012.
This is a historic and courageous move made by the group to protect the shark population. HSH is parent company for the Peninsula Hotels, which operate a number of hotels including Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York and Hong Kong.
The company is hoping that its decision to remove shark fin from its menus will help preserve the marine eco-system for the world's future generations - presumably of people and for sharks. It is also hoping that its decision will inspire other companies in the hospitality industry to play a role in helping to preserve the biodiveristy of the world's oceans.
Eating shark fins threatened sharks
The move is a vital one. Environtmentalists have long been looking for a ban on the sale of shark fin - or at the least, a severe restriction on its sale.
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