Finning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Finning is a noun meaning The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
Meaning
The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of fin
Example Sentences
Humane Society International is targeting Chinese restaurants and diners in major cities across North America this week with its campaign against shark finning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sharkfin, sharksfin, backfin, finlet, finner, finswimming.
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