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53. Jonathan Gibbons, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
52. Sierra Slonimski, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
51. Mark Bolotenko, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
50. Jeffery Trotta, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Thank you so much for banning shark finning.
49. Linda Reese, Fremont, California, United States
48. Gertie Griffith, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
47. Jason Warshawsky, San Jose, California, United States
46. Lisa Ghiozzi, Hartsdale, New York, United States
45. Susan Moroney, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
44. Rick Telfer, London, Ontario, Canada
43. Not publicly disclosed, Camarillo, California, United States
42. Julie Jordan, Adlelaide, SA, Australia
41. Not publicly disclosed, Camarillo, California, United States
40. Patrick Gilbert, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
39. Alexandra Michell, London, United Kingdom
38. Michele Westmorland, Redmond, Washington, United States
I was in the Maldives in December 2008 and was pleased to hear of the election and applaud the new president in his actions to ban shark finning. It is a beautiful country with amazing marine life. Protect it!
37. Wolfgang Zenker, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
By regulating and controlling the fisheries we will preserve the bio diversity for the future. You will also benefit because a dead shark only gives a meager return once. A live shark keeps on giving because of the number of divers and tourists that it attracts.
Wolfgang Zenker B.Sc., D.V.B., M.Sc., M.B.A.
36. Rachel Katz, plantation, Florida, United States
35. George Fairer, Boulder, Colorado, United States
34. Not publicly disclosed, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
All waters/ oceans should ban any sort of shark fishing because our future depends on what
33. Clay Coleman, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
32. Felipe Cardoso, Passo Fundo, Brazil
I just like to say Thank You for banning shark fishing.
31. Brandon Cole, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States
30. Not publicly disclosed, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
29. Emeli Grutz, chicago, Illinois, United States
28. Carol Chan, Singapore, Singapore
27. Megan Ihrig, Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada
26. Not publicly disclosed, Maspeth, New York, United States
25. Joyce Frohn, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
24. Not publicly disclosed, Tempe, Arizona, United States
Thank you, merci, grazie!
23. David McDougall, Newcatsle, California, United States
I commend your decision to ban shark fishing in your country, and I promise that I will make the Maldives a destination to visit on many occasions.
22. Ashley Simpson, Seoul, Korea South
Thank you so much!
21. Jo Northey, Waterloo, NSW, Australia
20. Not publicly disclosed, Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
Congratulations on protecting the environment. The result will not only be a better environment but increase revenue in tourism.
19. Steve Douglas, la mesa, California, United States
The Maldives have always stood for what is right. They have always been a beacon for ecological conservationism and, in return, have earned the world's respect and tourism dollars. Shame on those taking bribes so as to push such an egregious and ghastly bill that would permit shark finning, gill netting and long lining. It is not the people of the Maldives nation that want this, it is the politicians who are doing this. And all for a bribe. What will your god think of this when you meet your makers?
18. Carly Pepin, Los Angeles, California, United States
17. Robert Bak, Patterson, New York, United States
I visited you coiuntry in November of 2007. And plan to return now with a group in spring 2010. Thank you for banning the taking of sharks a vital world resource. Thank You, Robert Bak Past Pres TSSC & HVDA
16. Betty Shipley, Crystal River, Florida, United States
15. Michelle Rybka, Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States
14. Terry Goss, San Francisco, California, United States
13. Not publicly disclosed, San Antonio, Texas, United States
12. George Gardner, Aurora, Indiana, United States
11. Maria Rodgers, Blairsville, Pennsylvania, United States
10. Dr Brian W Darvell, Victoria, Hong Kong, China
9. Taryn Bland, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
8. Not publicly disclosed, Perth, Australia
7. Not publicly disclosed, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
6. Not publicly disclosed, Sicklerville, New Jersey, United States
5. Not publicly disclosed, Auckland, New Zealand
4. Tre Packard, Suginami Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Fantastic. I will sleep a little better tonight. Let's put the law into action as soon as possible.
3. Not publicly disclosed, Northampton, United Kingdom
2. Antonio Delgado Fenoy, Torre del Mar , Spain
1. Michael Skoletsky, New York, NY, USA
We strongly support a complete shark fishing ban. It is so commendable and should serve as a guide for all nations. Our concern goes to how you will successfully enforce this law and hope that you will remain resolved to do so.
