DiCaprio urges fans to support ban on shark fins
September 4th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANSLos Angeles, Sep 4 (IANS) Actor Leonardo Dicaprio has urged his fans to support a bill to ban the sale of shark fins in California state.
The actor, who is a passionate animal rights campaigner, previously wrote a letter to officials in support of the bill, which would make it illegal to possess, sell or trade sought-after fins. DiCaprio has now stepped up efforts for the cause, reports contactmusic.com.
The actor has also called for fans to sign a petition urging world leaders to do more for shark conservation.
In a post on his Twitter page, he wrote: “This is our last shot. Please help.”
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