Ep. 21 - Shark Finning with Wilson McCourtney

Shark finning is the horrible practice of cutting a shark's fins off, then dumping the live bodies back into the ocean, as they fall helplessly to the floor slowly suffocating. The shark fin is primarily used for only one purpose - as a status symbol ingredient in Shark Fin Soup in China and now around the world, but recently the world has stood up and said No More! Laws are being passed around the globe to help protect sharks, one of the most endangered animals in the world, with shark populations in the decline from 86% to 99%, they are on the brink of extinction. Today's guest is Wilson McCourtney, a passionate cinematographer and activist that has helped push the Florida anti shark finning bill that recently passed, and devotes his life to showing the beautiful, tranquil, and hidden life of sharks. His work on every level has had a huge impact, he is one of the people fighting for a better tomorrow, Please check out Wilson's website at: dreamreefcinema.com