Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021

The Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021 aims to protect global shark populations by requiring that any shark products imported into the United States come from countries with conservation standards similar to our own. Specifically, it bans imports from nations that do not strictly prohibit "shark finning," the practice of removing fins and discarding the rest of the shark at sea. For citizens, this bill ensures that shark products sold in the U.S. are sourced sustainably and expands federal monitoring to include rays and skates, increasing transparency and accountability in the seafood supply chain.