Repost from sharkconservationfund CITES Parties made history last week. 75% of CITES member countries voted in favor of the regulation of international trade in requiem sharks (54 species including grey reef, blue, and bull sharks, as well as other large migratory sharks) and small hammerhead sharks by late 2023. This would mean over 90% of the fin trade is finally limited to sustainable levels and legally sourced. The #SharkConservationFund and NGO community is urging all CITES Parties to respect the will of global governments and vote for the final adoption of the shark proposals in Plenary today. As we approach the UN Biodiversity Conference #COP15 next month, co-hosted by Canada and China, it’s time for governments to put their verbal commitments into real and transformative management action. #CITES4sharks #LimitTradeSaveSharks #SharkConservation