2.  On November 21st,
2011 one of Asia’s
most prestigious
hotel chains
announced it will
stop selling shark
fin.
 The Peninsula Hotel
Group is Asia’s The original Peninsula was built in 1928 and
oldest hotel is Hong Kong’s only surviving historic hotel.
company. What factors make this decision so
important and powerful? Will their
decision change anything? Why?

3.  Peninsula Hotel Group is taking
shark fin off the menu in all of their
hotels around the world starting in
January 2012.
 Chief executive officer Clement
Kwok (C.E.O.) said: "By removing
shark fin from our menus, we hope
that our decision can contribute to
preserving the marine ecosystem
for the world's future generations.”
Why is it important for large
companies to lead the way in
this kind of an issue and others like
it?

4. Where did this happen?
 This announcement was made worldwide and can be
found in news sources around the world.
 Peninsula operates nine hotels including in Hong
Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and New York. All of
which will follow the companies new ban on shark fin.
 According to the World Wildlife Foundation
Hong Kong Branch (WWF): “Consumption
of shark fins is a driving factor behind the
threat to shark populations, with more than
180 species considered threatened in 2010
compared with only 15 in 1996.”

5.  The ban was announced as the
European Commission called
for a full ban on shark finning at
sea – (The practice of slicing off the valuable fins and throwing
the body overboard to drown.)
 Environmental activists have long fought for
governments to ban or severely restrict the sale of
shark fin, commonly used in soup which is regarded
as a delicacy and health tonic across much of Asia,
especially China.
How important do you think the role of the
International Community and different animal rights
groups are in the hotels decision? Why?

6. You must write
your opinion of
this hot topic.
-Peninsula Hotel Group - important decision
You must try to
- shark fin - oldest hotel in Asia
use as many
words from the - around the world - one of the most
list provided for luxurious
you as you can.
This way, your -January 2012 - traditional wedding
opinion can show food
as many details
as possible. -November 21st, 2011 - shark populations
declined rapidly
You have 20 -protect marine ecosystems
minutes to collect
your thoughts and -WWF (World Wildlife Foundation)
write them down.
-worldwide
Good luck!
-180 species of sharks are threatened today