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Definition 2024


finning

finning

English

Noun

finning (uncountable)

  1. The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
    • 2009 January 29, Camille Bains, “Save sharks, skip soup, Year of Ox diners urged”, in Toronto Star:
      Humane Society International is targeting Chinese restaurants and diners in major cities across North America this week with its campaign against shark finning.