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The UK should ban the importation of Shark Fins for personal consumption
Closed
57 signatures
What the petition asks
After Brexit, ban the carriage of shark fins in to the UK for personal use
EU law allows individuals travelling to Europe to carry 20kg of dried shark fins for personal consumption. THIS SHOULD STOP
EU law allows individuals travelling to Europe to carry 20kg of dried shark fins for personal consumption. THIS SHOULD STOP
More action is needed after the government response to this petition:
The UK should ban the importation of Shark Fins.
To quote the Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs:
"EU law allows individuals travelling to Europe to carry 20kg of dried shark fins for personal consumption. Our departure from the EU allows us to consider options to tighten the personal import allowance and improve the traceability of the shark in fin trade in the UK."
The UK should ban the importation of Shark Fins.
To quote the Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs:
"EU law allows individuals travelling to Europe to carry 20kg of dried shark fins for personal consumption. Our departure from the EU allows us to consider options to tighten the personal import allowance and improve the traceability of the shark in fin trade in the UK."
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
57
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Nov 2020
Closed
20 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.