By ending the derogation, the Commission intends to “eradicate the horrendous practice of shark finning and protect sharks much better” (Maria Damanaki, official press release IP/11/1384), even though it should be stressed that the Commission has not put forward any evidence that the Community fleet is engaging in this practice.
En supprimant la dérogation, la Commission vise à "éradiquer la pratique effroyable de l'enlèvement des nageoires de requin et à assurer une protection nettement meilleure des requins" (Maria Damanaki, communiqué de presse IP/11/1384).