Hawaii could soon ban killing sharks in pioneering law

The proposal, which protects any shark or ray in state waters, could be the first of its kind in the US Sharks could soon become more numerous in Hawaii waters - and advocates say that's a good thing.Lawmakers in Honolulu advanced a proposed ban on killing sharks in state waters on Wednesday, after receiving hundreds of calls and letters of support from around the country. The law, which would provide sweeping protection for any shark, rather than select species, could be the first of its kind in the United States. Continue reading...