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Create your own Ban the Fin Campaign

Shark Savers' Ban the Fin campaign empowers you to educate your community and motivate people to protect sharks. Background information for Ban the Fin is available in the introduction.

Ban the Fin is a flexible toolbox that allows you to respond to opportunities in your community to educate and motivate people to protect sharks. Just click on the links below to select components for creating your personalized Ban the Fin campaign.

Education and Outreach: Social networking, presentations, and events
Become a Fundraiser

If you are part of a community where shark fin soup is prevalent, you can use the materials in our Shark Fin Soup/What you can do campaign.

Become a Volunteer Captain

Email Shark Savers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to tell us about yourself, where you live, and what you have in mind for your community. If there are others in your community who are working on the Ban the Fin campaign, we will connect you to them. Ban the Fin is designed to be self-directed, but Shark Savers will provide support where it can.

Sign up groups and individuals as Ban the Fin members

As part of the Ban the Fin campaign, you can sign up groups or individuals within your community to pledge themselves to shark protection by becoming Ban the Fin members. Ban the Fin members pledge that they will not participate in or condone the sale, purchase, or possession of shark products. Each organization will receive a certificate from Shark Savers and be listed on our Ban the Fin map. Learn more ...

Sign, support, or create a Petition

Sign and support one of our Ban the Fin petitions. Or, if you have a unique opportunity or specific bill, Shark Savers will work with you to create an effective local petition. Learn more...

Education and Outreach

Promote your efforts on Facebook and other social media sites

Promoting your Ban the Fin campaign is critical. In addition to creating your own Facebook page, you can use Shark Savers' Facebook page to connect with people around the world. Learn more ...

Participate in events or create your own Ban the Fin event

Events are a great way to get out and promote the cause of saving sharks. You can create your own event, or participate in existing events. Learn more ...

Give a Shark Savers Presentation

Education lies at the heart of our work. Most people aren't aware of the plight of shark or their importance to our ocean ecosystems. You can engage decision makers and leaders with an educational and entertaining Shark Savers presentation. Present the facts, plead your case and ask for support. See Set up or give a Shark Savers presentation for some helpful suggestions. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a Ban the Fin PowerPoint presentation and slide notes.

Become a Fundraiser

Shark Savers provides you with an easy-to-use program to raise funds for our shark conservation programs. Learn more...

Keep in Touch and Send us Feedback

The Ban the Fin campaign is new, and will evolve and improve over time based on your feedback. Please let us know if you have problems, need help, or just want us to celebrate your efforts! Contact us at any time at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thank you for being a Shark Saver!

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